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Complete Report

DOĞAN ŞİRKETLER GRUBU HOLDİNG A.Ş.
2014 ANNUAL REPORT
DOĞAN ŞİRKETLER GRUBU HOLDİNG A.Ş. 2014 ANNUAL REPORT
Doğan Şirketler Grubu Holding A.Ş.
Burhaniye Mahallesi Kısıklı Caddesi No: 65
34676 Üsküdar/Istanbul, Turkey
Tel: +90 216 556 90 00
Fax: +90 216 556 92 84
www.doganholding.com.tr
This annual report is printed on 100% recycled paper.
CORPORATE INFORMATION
Company Name
Date of Establishment
Trade Registry Number
MERSİS (Central Registry System) Number
Tax Office
Tax Identification Number
September 22, 1980
175444
4727911535253756
Büyük Mükellefler Vergi Dairesi
3060050924
Issued Capital
TL 2,616,938,288
Registered Capital Ceiling
TL 4,000,000,000
Stock Exchange
Borsa İstanbul A.Ş.
Ticker Symbol
DOHOL
Address
Burhaniye mah. Kısıklı cad. No: 65 Üsküdar/İstanbul
Website
E-mail
ir@doganholding.com.tr
Telephone
(216) 556 90 00
Fax
(216) 556 92 00
Reporting Period
01.01.2014 – 31.12.2014
This report has been prepared in accordance with Article 514 of Turkish Commercial Code No. 6102, the Regulation
on the “Determination of the Minimum Content of Companies’ Annual Reports” issued by the Ministry of Customs
and Trade, the Capital Markets Law, “Corporate Governance Communiqué” (II-17.1) issued by the Capital Markets
Board (“CMB”), and the CMB’s Communiqué on the “Principles Regarding Financial Reporting in Capital Markets”
(II-14.1). The purpose of the report is to evaluate the Company’s operations during the accounting period of January
1, 2014 - December 31, 2014, and to inform investors.
CONTENTS
LOOKING TO THE FUTURE
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Message from the Honorary Chairman
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34
ASSESSMENT FROM THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD & CEO
Message from the Chairwoman
Message from the CEO
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HIGHLIGHTS OF 2014
Financial and Operational Highlights
Main Developments
BIST Performance
Doğan Holding in Brief
Our Shareholding Structure
Highlights of 2014
Media Investments
Energy Investments
Retail Investments
Other Investments
OPERATIONS
50Media
59Energy
60Retail
61Industry
64Tourism
66 Real Estate Marketing
67 Financial Services and Others
70
SUSTAINABILITY
Sustainable Growth and the Environment
Doğan Holding Environment Policy
Environmental Projects
74 Corporate Social Responsibility
For Youth
For Women
For Society
82 Human Resources
Human Resources Policy
Human Resources Practices
Organizational Chart
86 Code of Ethics
89 Occupational Health and Safety
Occupational Health and Safety Policy
Occupational Health and Safety Practices
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
91
Management Structure
93 Bribery and Corruption Policy
95 Donation and Aid Policy
96 Remuneration Policy
97 Internal Audit and Control
98 Risk Management
101 Media Code of Conduct
104 Corporate Governance Principles Compliance Report
124 Other Obligatory Disclosures
131 Audit Committee Resolution
132 Corporate Governance Committee Resolution
133 Board of Directors’ Statement of Responsibility for the Approval of the Reports
134 Board of Directors’ Resolution on the Approval of the Reports
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DIVIDEND DISTRIBUTION
Dividend Distribution Policy
Dividend Distribution Proposal
Dividend Distribution Statement
138 Opinion Letter of the Independent Audit Company on the Annual Report
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
139 Consolidated Financial Statements and Independent Auditor’s Report
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DOĞAN HOLDİNG 2014 ANNUAL REPORT
A LOOK INTO THE FUTURE
WE CONTINUE TO BUILD
OUR FUTURE WITH OUR
VALUE CREATING GROWTH
STRATEGY.
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A LEANER,
STRONGER AND
MORE EFFICIENT
STRUCTURE IN
EVERY
RESPECT
A POWERFUL MEDIA
PORTFOLIO CONSISTING
OF NEWS, INFORMATION,
ENTERTAINMENT AND
CULTURE PLATFORMS
THAT ARE INSTANTLY
ACCESSIBLE FROM
ANYWHERE IN
TURKEY
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A RICH ENERGY
PORTFOLIO WITH
DIVERSE RESOURCES
COMPATIBLE WITH
TURKEY’S GROWTH
DYNAMICS
4
RETAIL OPERATIONS
FOCUSED ON
EDUCATION,
CULTURE AND
ENTERTAINMENT
5
CORPORATE
CITIZENSHIP THAT
ADVANCES SOCIAL
DEVELOPMENT AND
CREATES VALUE VIA
ACTIVE INVOLVEMENT
AND SHARING
6
SUPPORT FOR
INNOVATIVE, EFFICIENT
AND SUSTAINABLE
INVESTMENTS
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4
1
A LEANER, STRONGER
AND MORE EFFICIENT
STRUCTURE IN EVERY RESPECT
We have successfully completed the
merger of Doğan Yayın Holding and
Doğan Holding, the most important step
towards creating long-term, sustainable
value for our shareholders. With this
merger, which will further contribute to
our financial and operational efficiency,
we will start to implement a leaner
business model and further
strengthen our corporate
governance practices.
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6
THE LARGEST MERGER AMONG
PUBLICLY TRADED COMPANIES
IN TURKEY IN TERMS OF
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY...
SIMPLER AND
MORE EFFICIENT
STRUCTURE
STRONGER
CORPORATE
GOVERNANCE
PRACTICES
BROADER
INVESTOR BASE
MORE EFFICIENT
CAPITAL
ALLOCATION
STRATEGY
EFFICIENT
FINANCIAL
STRUCTURE
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A POWERFUL MEDIA
PORTFOLIO CONSISTING OF NEWS,
INFORMATION, ENTERTAINMENT AND
CULTURE PLATFORMS THAT ARE INSTANTLY
ACCESSIBLE FROM ANYWHERE IN TURKEY
We maintain our leadership position in publishing with our
newspapers Hürriyet, Posta and Fanatik,* which are preferred
by half of all newspaper readers in Turkey, as well as our
30+ periodical magazines, and our youth and children’s
magazines. We have strong position in digital media:
our websites reach half of all Internet users in Turkey.**
While our FTA TV channels Kanal D and CNN Türk remain the
most popular channels, D-Smart, the fastest-growing digital
platform in the country, provides TV and Internet
services to around 2 million subscribers. In addition,
D-Smart BLU enables easy access to a wide
range of rich content, via smart phones and
tablets, from anywhere with an
Internet connection.
* BİAK 3. - 6. cumulative period (01.09.2013-31.08.14)
** Comscore Turkey December 2014 data (unique visitor number without duplication, 15+ age)
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A PIONEERING, INNOVATIVE
AND INTEGRATED MEDIA
PORTFOLIO...
A LEADING PLAYER IN
THE TURKISH
ADVERTISING
MARKET
THE FIRST DIGITAL
PLATFORM IN TURKEY TO
OFFER DOUBLE PLAY
(TV + INTERNET SERVICES)
DIGITAL CONTENT
ACCESSIBLE FROM
COMPUTERS,
TABLETS AND
MOBILE PHONES
LEADING POSITION IN
BROADCASTING
TURKEY’S MOST
PRESTIGIOUS AND
POPULAR NEWSPAPERS AND
MAGAZINES
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A RICH ENERGY PORTFOLIO WITH
DIVERSE RESOURCES COMPATIBLE
WITH TURKEY’S GROWTH DYNAMICS
While we increase our investments in
renewable energy to diversify our resource
portfolio, we continue our oil exploration
and production activities in Northern Iraq.
We are also actively seeking new investment
opportunities to expand our portfolio in
electricity generation, distribution and trade
as well as in petroleum products distribution.
At the same time, we are focused on retail
electricity sales with plans to figure among
the key players in the sector.
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RESOURCE DIVERSIFICATION
TO MEET THE RAPIDLY
INCREASING ENERGY DEMAND
IN OUR COUNTRY...
ASLANCIK
DAM WITH AN
INSTALLED
CAPACITY OF
120 MW
OIL EXPLORATION
AND PRODUCTION
ACTIVITIES IN
NORTHERN IRAQ
WHOLESALE
AND RETAIL
ELECTRICITY
SALES
TWO WIND POWER
PLANTS WITH AN
INSTALLED CAPACITY
OF 147 MW
BOYABAT HEPP
WITH AN INSTALLED
CAPACITY OF 513 MW;
POTENTIAL TO GENERATE
1.5 BILLION KWH
OF ELECTRICITY
ANNUALLY
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RETAIL OPERATIONS
FOCUSED ON EDUCATION,
CULTURE AND ENTERTAINMENT
D&R stores serve an average of 2.5 million
customers monthly, with more than
150 thousand varieties of products for sale.
Meanwhile, D&R’s online stores receive
3 million unique visitors per month. As of
year-end 2014, the number of D&R stores
rose to 146, with the total sales area
climbing to 57,950 square meters. We aim to
further expand D&R, which leads the market
thanks to its rich variety of products and
wide retail network, with new store
investments and mobile
initiatives.
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GROWTH CONTINUES IN
CULTURE AND ENTERTAINMENT
RETAILING
LEADER IN CULTURE
AND ENTERTAINMENT
RETAILING
D&R KIDS
OFFERS A
SPECIAL WORLD
FOR CHILDREN
A RICH
PORTFOLIO OF
PRODUCTS
146 STORES,
TOTAL SALES
AREA OF 58
THOUSAND
SQUARE
METERS
DR.COM.TR AND
IDEFIX.COM.TR ONLINE
STORES ARE VISITED
BY 3 MILLION UNIQUE
VISITORS PER MONTH
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CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP THAT
ADVANCES SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
AND CREATES VALUE VIA ACTIVE
INVOLVEMENT AND SHARING
We know that running our media
operations—one of our core business
areas—in accordance with contemporary
media principles is a major social responsibility
by its very nature. Additionally, we will
continue contributing to the development and
advancement of the society in which we live.
We will maintain to see as our first
priority to implement socially responsible
projects especially to assist women,
youth and girls.
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ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT
ACTORS IN TURKEY’S ECONOMIC
AND SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION...
(*)
(**)
INITIATIVES AND
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
THAT PREPARE
YOUNG PEOPLE FOR A
COMPETITIVE BUSINESS
WORLD, SOCIAL
INNOVATION AND
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
AYDIN DOĞAN FOUNDATION
“NO! TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE” CAMPAIGN
(***)
“DAD, SEND ME TO SCHOOL” CAMPAIGN
(*)
(**)
(***)
A DRIVER IN THE
EU MEMBERSHIP
PROCESS THROUGH
THE ECONOMIC
AND SOCIAL VALUE
IT CREATES
A COMPANY
THAT VALUES ITS
EMPLOYEES AND
CREATES VALUE
TOGETHER WITH
THEM
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SUPPORT FOR INNOVATIVE,
EFFICIENT AND SUSTAINABLE
INVESTMENTS
We aim to provide capital as well as
marketing and management support for
promising ideas that have the potential
to move our country and the Doğan
brand forward into the future. Our aim is
enable these innovative ideas to generate
value. To these ends, we target to provide
financing to exceptional business concepts
during the startup and following stages,
and thus contribute to the creation of
new enterprises for the future.
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A PIONEERING INITIATIVE TO
OFFER A BRIGHT FUTURE FOR
NEW AND PROMISING IDEAS...
E-COMMERCE
INFORMATION
AND SOFTWARE
TECHNOLOGY
DIGITAL AND
INTERNET
PLATFORMS
ADVERTISING
INVESTMENTS
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ENTERTAINMENT,
GAMING
MESSAGE FROM THE
HONORARY CHAIRMAN
“I was born in the early years of our republic. Today, I’m 77 years old and I’m
one of the closest witnesses of my country’s recent history.”
Long-term vision is needed to achieve lasting success in the business world,
and decisive steps must be taken to maintain a corporate presence in the
future. Together with my colleagues, each of whom is a qualified professional
in their respective fields, we founded and grew Doğan Group, brick by brick,
with this perspective.
Today, I have peace of mind. All of our executives and family members, who
give direction to our Company, have been nurtured in this culture and each
of them is a valuable individual. Not only are they highly competent and well
equipped, they also know how to accurately assess the future.
Since its foundation, the Group has been unbiased. However at the same time,
Doğan Group has always been uncompromisingly committed to its principles.
In all of our business areas, and especially in media, we have always focused on
creating sustainable value. We have embraced honesty and ethical principles,
and have strived to offer our customers the best products and services, while
remaining fully objective.
And yet, we have never compromised our principles to uphold and defend
modern democracy, human rights and freedoms, the interests of our country
and the rule of law.
We have always embraced and actively supported these values, as well as
Turkey, as a respected member of the modern world, with our growing
competitiveness and capability to contribute to the development and
prosperity of humanity. These basic principles will continue to guide us as we
move forward into the future.
Aydın Doğan
Honorary Chairman of Doğan Holding
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Our Vision
To undertake efficient and
sustainable investments in services,
trade and industry that actively
contribute to transparency in
society as a whole and to the
economic welfare and stability
of the individual.
Our Mission
To identify, develop and implement
state-of-the art commercial and
technological applications in
consumer-facing products and
services; to establish the institutional
facilities and capabilities necessary
for the effective execution of these
efforts in Turkey and the region.
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ASSESSMENT FROM THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD AND CEO
MESSAGE FROM THE
CHAIRWOMAN
We continue to be one of the most important
players involved in the economic and social
transformation of Turkey.
Y. Begümhan Doğan Faralyalı
Chairwoman
Esteemed shareholders, business partners
and employees,
In 2014, the world continued to struggle—
sometimes unsteadily—to recover from
the global economic crisis. The US Federal
Reserve’s decision to first slow the rate of
monetary expansion, and then to end it
completely; the civil war in Syria; and the
conflict that erupted in Ukraine all shaped
the world’s agenda during the year.
While the US showed some signs of
economic recovery in 2014, the Eurozone
economy was clouded by recession and
deflationary pressures. As the United States
and EU imposed sanctions on Russia due to
the Ukrainian crisis, the ruble significantly
lost value against the dollar, which led to a
sharp decline in oil prices.
These developments in the global arena
also affected the Turkish economy, which
relies on external sources and domestic
consumption for growth. Coupled with
measures to reduce the current account
deficit, Turkey’s economic growth in 2014
was below the target figure. However, the
drop in oil prices subdued inflation and
Turkey closed the year with a lower than
expected annual inflation rate. In addition,
the current account deficit declined by
US$ 18.8 billion compared to year-end
2013, to US$ 45.8 billion.
In the face of challenging economic
conditions both in Turkey and worldwide
in 2014, Doğan Holding implemented
a strategy that enabled it to effectively
weather these vulnerabilities. We continued
to grow in the sectors in which we operate,
while selectively investing in new sectors
where we can generate value. In 2014, we
mainly focused on operational efficiency,
new investments, corporate restructuring
and good management.
Despite the challenges that we experienced
in our media operations, which we carry out
in strict compliance with the Doğan Media
Code of Conduct that ensures a modern
and objective publishing approach, we
maintained our leadership position. With
new initiatives in online media, we further
expanded our position in 2014.
In Energy, while we increased the efficiency
of our existing investments, we also took
further steps to create a sustainable,
balanced and effective energy portfolio.
D&R, our robust brand in culture and
entertainment retailing, maintained healthy
growth with the addition of new stores,
an enhanced product portfolio, and a
broader e-commerce platform, which
enabled further expansion in terms of both
customer reach and sales volume.
Our industry and tourism operations also
contributed to the solid performance of the
Group, in line with our strategy.
At the end of the year, we completed
the establishment of Öncü Venture
Capital Investment Trust, another major
development for Doğan Holding in 2014.
With this new initiative, we aim to invest
especially in information and internet
technology, and support the development
of innovative business concepts in this area.
In addition to new investments, Doğan
Group also focused on corporate
restructuring in 2014. Doğan Holding
merged with its direct subsidiary Doğan
Yayın Holding by taking over the entity with
all its assets and liabilities. We believe that a
simpler and a leaner corporate structure will
both increase our management focus and
financial strength, while significantly helping
the Group to become even stronger.
In 2014, SAHA Kurumsal Yönetim ve Kredi
Derecelendirme Hizmetleri A.Ş., which
conducts assessments in line with the
CMB’s Corporate Governance Principles,
upgraded Doğan Holding’s corporate
governance rating, from 8.65 (86.46%) to
9.35 (93.53%) out of 10.00. This upward
adjustment was deeply gratifying to all of us
at Doğan Holding.
As a natural extension of our strong
corporate governance practices and sense
of responsibility, we updated our business
principles, particularly the anti-bribery
and corruption policy, binding for all our
employees and business partners, in
keeping with internationally recognized best
practices.
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Doğan Holding was successful in 2014
in terms of operational efficiency, new
investments, corporate restructuring and
good management. Building on the solid
institutional base we created in 2014
and spurred on by our achievements, we
are now entering 2015 with even more
confidence and strength. Thanks to our
sustainable growth strategy, developed
with close attention to economic and social
developments in Turkey and worldwide, and
formulated to achieve both profitability and
sustainability, we are fully confident that we
will be more successful in 2015.
We will continue to be one of the strongest
supporters of the national economy and
employment in the coming period, as
we have been throughout our history.
In line with our approach to corporate
citizenship, we also plan to step up our
social responsibility projects, especially
in education, to enable Turkey’s women
and girls to fully participate in society as
self-confident, productive and respected
individuals.
Together with our most important asset—
that is, our creative and highly competent
human resources—our strong management
team, our investors, who place their trust
in us, and our valued customers, who make
time for our products and services in their
lives, we are determined to further build on
our achievements in 2015.
We would like to extend our deepest
gratitude to our shareholders and
stakeholders, whose unwavering support
we always feel on our side.
Sincerely,
Chairwoman
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MESSAGE FROM THE
CEO
Aiming for global success in the sectors in which it
operates, Doğan Holding will capitalize on its dynamic
structure to extend its successful track record, while
continuing to be a driving force of the national economy.
Yahya Üzdiyen
CEO
Esteemed stakeholders,
Economic and political developments
shaped both the global and the national
agendas in 2014.
The global economy was impacted by a
number of issues during the year, including
the Federal Reserve decision to first
decelerate the rate of monetary expansion,
and then to end it completely mid-year. The
sanctions imposed by the United States
and Europe on Russia due to the Ukrainian
crisis; religious and ethnic conflicts in Syria
and Iraq; deflation in Japan; the economic
slowdown in China; and the strengthening
of the US dollar against the Euro as a result
of developments in the Eurozone were
also major factors that affected the global
economic environment in 2014. Although
the US economy began to bounce back
from the world financial crisis that erupted
in 2008, other developed economies such
as Europe and Japan failed to escape
recession. In 2014, emerging markets
recorded their slowest economic growth
in recent years due to the Fed’s decision
to end its expansionary monetary policy.
Meanwhile, China, the key driver of the
global economy, posted 7.4% growth, its
lowest pace of expansion in 24 years. In
addition, Brazil’s growth rate remained
below 1%, and Russia plunged into a
full-fledged economic crisis due to US- and
EU-imposed sanctions in the wake of the
Ukraine conflict, coupled with the sharp
decline in oil prices.
Our country could not avoid the effects
of these various developments; as a
result, 2014 was a difficult year for the
Turkish economy. In particular, negative
developments in the surrounding region,
such as turmoil in the Middle East, the
conflict between Russia and Ukraine, and
the recession in the Eurozone, all negatively
impacted the economy. In the end, Turkey
failed to meet its growth target for 2014.
While public and private sector investments
began to decline, expectations that the
Federal Reserve could raise interest rates
slowed foreign capital inflows. On the
other hand, exports helped drive economic
growth: Turkey’s exports rose to US$ 157.6
billion during the year. The steep drop in
oil prices contributed to lower inflation
in 2014: The consumer price index (CPI)
stood at 8.17%, remaining below the
expected level of 8.9% as announced in the
Government’s Medium Term Program. With
the unemployment rate coming at 9.9%, the
most positive economic indicator in 2014
was the narrowing of the current account
deficit.
Despite these negative developments,
Doğan Holding reported consolidated
revenue of TL 3,543 million in 2014, up by
7.3% over the previous year. Gross profit
amounted to TL 784 million, and EBITDA
(earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation
and amortization) stood at TL 181 million.
Operations in the Media Sector
In 2014, Doğan Holding “took over” its
direct subsidiary Doğan Yayın Holding, which
owned all the Group’s media assets, with all
its assets and liabilities. This was the most
important development for our Group in
2014. The merger helped us create a leaner
and a more effective corporate structure, as
well as a more efficient financial structure
that enabled cost savings.
The media sector remained stable
in parallel with the overall economy. The
Turkish ad market is estimated to have
expanded by 2.8% in 2014, to TL 5.7 billion.
The market remained basically flat due to
both a contraction in print media and
below-expected television ad spend.
Although newspaper and magazine
ad spending shrank by 11% and 2%,
respectively, in 2014, our newspaper and
magazine publishing companies increased
their market share, and maintained their
leadership positions in print media.
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Hürriyet, one of our newspapers, continues
to reach readers across digital platforms
(web, mobile phones, tablets) with its
unique approach to journalism and rich
content. As of June 2014, Radikal chose
to continue its publishing operations solely
online; as a result, it has emerged as the
most social and effective digital newspaper
in Turkey. Serving as a model to the entire
sector with its responsible journalistic
approach, Doğan Gazetecilik maintained
consistent growth in 2014 with strong
brands such as Posta and Fanatik, and an
effective management approach. As in the
prior year, Doğan Burda Magazine Group
closed 2014 as the sector leader. In 2015,
our publishing group plans to maintain
its leading positions while improving
and enhancing its current portfolio with
innovative digital media investments.
Our broadcasting companies’ ad revenues
declined in 2014 mainly due to television
ad spend in Turkey remaining below
expectations. In addition, profitability
was also negatively affected by soaring
programming costs stemming from
increased competition. In 2015, our
companies will continue to create the best
content for the future of the media and
entertainment world. One of the leading
players in the TV market with its strong
performance, Kanal D plans to continue
its modern and original approach to
broadcasting in the coming year. While
millions of Turkish viewers enjoy our high
quality content, our productions also reach
countless viewers in countries across
Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Eurasia
and Latin America. We aim to protect and
bolster our reputation in the regions where
we operate as the broadcaster that creates
and distributes unrivaled productions.
Holding onto first place in primetime
viewership in 2014, CNN Türk has retained
the distinction of being Turkey’s leading
and most reliable source of news, since the
channel’s launch more than 15 years ago.
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MESSAGE FROM THE CEO
D-Smart, one of Turkey’s leading digital
broadcasting platforms, closely monitors
the ever-evolving dynamics in the market.
Since its launch, D-Smart has consistently
improved its services in terms of both
technical quality and customer experience.
In 2015, D-Smart aims to expand the
subscriber base in the OTT (over-the-top
content) market with the company’s BLU
service, which has been improved in line
with customer feedback.
In addition, Radyo D, CNN Türk Radyo and
Slow Türk Radyo, our radio group brands,
continued to rank among the country’s most
popular radio channels in 2014.
Despite unfavorable market conditions, our
consolidated media revenues stayed at the
prior year’s level, and stood at TL 2,468
million.
Operations in the Energy Sector
Having completed the construction of all
its investments in 2014, Doğan Energy’s
total installed capacity climbed to 780 MW,
including joint ventures. Doğan Energy
continues to enhance its portfolio of
wholesale and retail electricity sales through
D-Tes Elektrik, which is our subsidiary
engaged in electricity sales.
In 2014, we also initiated negotiations to
establish a partnership between Doğan
Enerji Yatırımları Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. and
Aytemiz Akaryakıt Dağıtım A.Ş. (“Aytemiz”),
by acquiring a 50% stake in Aytemiz; in
such a way as to ensure that Aytemiz’s
operating results can be presented in our
Company’s financial statements with the
full consolidation method. If realized, this
acquisition will significantly help our Group
to achieve a more balanced, effective,
sustainable and profitable position in the
energy sector.
Operations in Industry, Retail, Tourism,
and Finance
As a well-established sector leader, Çelik
Halat reported the highest sales figures
in its history in the steel wire rope and
concrete strand categories. The company
achieved the same level of success in total
tonnage, increasing its revenue by 19%
over the previous year. In 2015, Çelik Halat
plans to expand production of steel wire
rope, a product with high added value,
while increasing the number of its export
destinations in Europe and North America.
Ditaş, another of our sector leading
companies, took important steps to
become a high-profile brand as an original
equipment manufacturer in the global
automotive market, as well as in the
automotive aftermarket. In 2014, Ditaş
established three separate companies
- in Russia, China and the United States to promote and sell its products. The
company’s sales increased 33% while
EBITDA jumped to TL 11.9 million, up from
TL 4.9 million in 2013. In 2015, Ditaş plans
to implement efficiency-oriented practices
across all the company’s business processes.
D&R, Turkey’s leading retail chain
specializing in culture, arts and
entertainment products, expanded its
number of stores to 146 in 2014 while
welcoming 2.5 million visitors per month on
average. Meanwhile, D&R’s online stores
- dr.com.tr and idefix.com.tr - receive
3 million unique visitors per month. To
expand its gift and toy product offering,
D&R acquired a new company in 2014. In
2015, D&R plans to open more new stores
and offer a wide range of products to
customers at its modern stores. Investments
scheduled for 2015 will allow D&R to
further increase its e-commerce service
quality and customer satisfaction.
Milpa continues to sell real estate properties
from its ongoing project portfolio while
undertaking new land development
projects.
Operating through its current network of
branches and sales channels, DD Mortgage
aims to further strengthen its market
position in 2015 by adopting a
quality-focused, fast and efficient
approach to service delivery.
In 2015, Doğan Organic plans to continue
its efforts to maximize efficiency in organic
milk production in Turkey’s Kelkit region.
The company also aims to further reinforce
its market position with its own brand,
“Yoncadan,” in addition to the M Life
branded products it manufactures for
Migros.
In our tourism operations, Milta will continue
undertaking investment and development
projects in 2015. Positioned as a strong
and reliable brand in the tourism industry,
Milta Bodrum Marina plans to undertake
investments to boost efficiency and
improve service quality in 2015. With a
service offering geared towards ensuring
maximum customer satisfaction, Işıl Club
Bodrum is Doğan Holding’s key brand in the
tourism sector. In 2015, the company plans
to maintain its price/quality balance while
further improving the services it offers, in
order to maintain its leadership position.
Additionally, Milta is involved in real estate
development projects in Bayraklı, İzmir and
Tepeüstü, Istanbul through its subsidiaries.
Serving as an exemplary model with its
significant contributions to the national
economy and employment, as well as its
support for young people, arts & culture,
and education, Doğan Holding plans to
maintain its sustainable growth in 2015.
Thanks to our employees, who are the true
architects of our success with their diligent
efforts; our investors, business partners
and suppliers, who always support us; and
all our other social stakeholders, who,
with their trust, drive us forward under all
circumstances, we are confident that we will
achieve this goal.
Best regards,
Yahya Üzdiyen
CEO
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HIGHLIGHTS OF 2014
FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL
HIGHLIGHTS
Doğan Holding’s
consolidated revenue
climbed by 7.3% over
the previous year, to
TL 3,543 million. Media
revenues dropped by 2%
while retail, energy and
other segment revenues
increased in 2014.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Balance Sheet Summary (TL million)
Total Assets
Current Assets
Non-current Assets
Short-term Liabilities
Long-term Liabilities
Shareholders’ Equity
Income Statement Summary (TL million)
Revenue
Gross Profit
Operating Profit/(Loss)(1)
EBITDA(2)
EBITDA Margin(2)
Net Profit/(Loss) Attributable to
Parent Company
Audited
Dec 31, 2014 Dec 31, 2013 Dec 31, 2012
6,877
7,588
7,785
3,760
3,978
4,120
3,118
3,610
3,664
1,981
2,024
2,138
1,987
1,563
1,562
2,910
4,000
4,084
2014
3,543
784
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181
5.1%
2013
3,301
847
301
264
8.0%
2012
3,067
893
244
324
10.6%
-225
-38
156
Excluding other operating income and expenses and the share of gain/(loss) on investments accounted
for by the equity method.
(2)
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) have been calculated by the
Company.
(3)
Net Profit/(Loss) Attributable to Parent Company includes profit/loss from discontinued operations.
(1)
Profitability
Gross Profit Margin
Operating Profit Margin(1)
EBITDA Margin(2)
Financial Strength
Current Ratio
Liquidity Ratio
Debt/Equity Ratio
2014
22.1%
1.1%
5.1%
2013
25.7%
9.1%
8.0%
2012
29.1%
8.0%
10.6%
2014
1.90
1.77
1.36
2013
1.97
1.83
0.90
2012
1.93
1.82
0.91
(1)
Excluding other operating income and expenses and the share of gain/(loss) on investments accounted
for by the equity method.
(2)
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) have been calculated by the
Company.
OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS (TL MILLION)
REVENUE (TL MILLION)
20123,067
20133,301
20143,543
Publishing
Broadcasting
Retail
Energy
Other
Total
Net Sales
1,218
1,177
512
272
363
3,543
2014
EBITDA(*)
96
9
19
44
13
181
2013
Net Sales
EBITDA(*)
1,311
101
1,121
108
407
17
157
49
306
-11
3,301
264
EBITDA consists of Other Operating Income and Expenses, the Share of Gain/(Loss) on Investments
Accounted for by the Equity Method, Interest, Amortization and Earnings Before Interest.
(*)
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2014 AT A GLANCE
IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENTS
1
ST
QUARTER
Doğan TV submitted revised
non-binding offer for Digitürk
Doğan TV Holding submitted a revised
non-binding offer amounting to
US$ 879,450,000 for the purchase and
acquisition of a 53% stake in Krea İçerik
Hizmetleri ve Prodüksiyon A.Ş. (Digitürk),
which is owned by Çukurova Holding A.Ş.
Doğan Energy - First unit of Aslancık
HEPP in operation
The first unit of the Aslancık HEPP, with a
capacity of 60 MW, commenced electricity
generation on March 8, 2014.
2
ND
QUARTER
Dividend distribution at Doğan Burda
At Doğan Burda’s Ordinary General
Assembly dated March 28, 2014, it was
decided that, after setting aside the
necessary legal reserves, the amount of
TL 2,465,111 - corresponding to 12.60%
(gross) and 10.71% (net) of issued
capital - would be distributed as gross/net
cash dividend. The dividend distribution
commenced on April 7, 2014.
Dividend distribution at Doğan
Gazetecilik
At Doğan Gazetecilik’s Ordinary General
Assembly dated March 28, 2014, it was
decided that, after setting aside the
necessary legal reserves, the amount
of TL 10,689,705 - corresponding to
10.18% (gross) and 8.65% (net) of issued
capital - would be distributed as gross/net
cash dividend. The dividend distribution
commenced on April 10, 2014.
Doğan Holding’s merger with DYH
Doğan Holding “took over” its direct
subsidiary Doğan Yayın Holding A.Ş.
(“DYH”) in its entirety with all its assets and
liabilities. The Board of Directors of Doğan
Yayın Holding and Doğan Holding publicly
announced their decision to merge DYH
under the umbrella of Doğan Holding on
April 14, 2014.
Ditaş expanded overseas sales and
marketing activities to the US
On May 30, 2014, Ditaş completed the
establishment of a wholly owned subsidiary
Ditaş America LLC with capital of US$
100,000, in the state of New Jersey. Ditaş
America will promote and sell the company’s
products in the United States.
Ditaş expanded overseas sales and
marketing activities to the Asia-Pacific
On June 19, 2014, Ditaş completed the
establishment of a wholly owned subsidiary
Ditaş Trading Shanghai Co. Ltd. with capital
of RMB 600,000. Ditaş Trading Shanghai
will promote and sell the company’s
products in the Asia-Pacific region.
Radikal’s digital-only strategy
Radikal newspaper, which operates under
Hürriyet, commenced publishing solely in
a digital format from June 22, 2014, after
terminating its print edition on June 21,
2014.
Capital Markets Board approval for the
merger transaction
On June 23, 2014, the Capital Markets
Board approved Doğan Holding’s application
to take over DYH in its entirety with all
its assets and liabilities, and to merge the
Company under its umbrella.
3
RD
QUARTER
Hürriyet - Doğan Ofset sale
On June 18, 2014, Hürriyet sold
TL 24,982,235 worth of shares in Doğan
Ofset Yayıncılık ve Matbaacılık A.Ş. to Fulya
Kavak and Marsaş Baskı ve Ambalaj Sanayi
Ticaret A.Ş. for EUR 4,579,393. Hürriyet
owned a 99.93% stake in Doğan Ofset’s
share capital of TL 25,000,000.
D&R - AGT acquisition
D&R signed an agreement on August
14, 2014 to purchase a 90% stake in AGT
Tanıtım Kâğıt Ürünleri Sanayi ve Ticaret
A.Ş. AGT, which has operated in the gifts
and toys business since 1995, holds the
distribution rights for American Hallmark
greeting cards and gifts etc. in Turkey.
Doğan Holding and DYH completed
the merger
Doğan Holding “took over” its direct
subsidiary DYH in its entirety with all its
assets and liabilities, and the resolutions of
the Board of Directors of DYH and Doğan
Holding regarding this merger had been
announced to the public on April 14, 2014.
The merger transaction was approved at the
Extraordinary General Assembly Meetings
of DYH and Doğan Holding, respectively
held on August 6, 2014 and August 7, 2014.
The merger decision was registered in the
Trade Registry on August 26, 2014; hence,
DYH was dissolved without liquidation.
With a decision dated August 27, 2014,
the Board of Directors of Doğan Holding
resolved to increase the Holding’s issued
capital from TL 2,450,000 thousand to
TL 2,616,938 thousand, pursuant to the
take-over of DYH by Doğan Holding. On
August 29, 2014, the Capital Markets
Board approved the issuance certificate for
166,938,288 shares with a nominal value of
TL 1 per share, and representing the issued
capital increase amounting to TL 166,938
thousand. Regarding the capital increase
to TL 2,616,938 thousand, Article 7 of the
Articles of Association, entitled “Registered
and Issued Capital,” was registered in the
Trade Registry on September 3, 2014.
Doğan Energy - Second unit of Aslancık
HEPP in operation
The second unit of the Aslancık HEPP, with
a capacity of 60 MW, commenced electricity
generation on September 19, 2014; as a
result, the power plant started operating at
full capacity.
Hürriyet’s Corporate Governance
Rating is revised
In its report dated September 24, 2014,
SAHA Kurumsal Yönetim ve Kredi
Derecelendirme Hizmetleri A.Ş. assessed
Hürriyet’s corporate governance rating as
9.30 (92.96%) out of 10.00 (Shareholders:
94.77; Public Disclosure and Transparency:
92.08; Stakeholders: 98.09; Board of
Directors: 90.09).
4
TH
QUARTER
Doğan Holding’s Corporate Governance
Rating is revised
In its report dated November 5, 2014, SAHA
Kurumsal Yönetim ve Kredi Derecelendirme
Hizmetleri A.Ş. upgraded Doğan Holding’s
corporate governance rating to 9.35
(93.53%) out of 10.00 (Shareholders:
94.36; Public Disclosure and Transparency:
95.70; Stakeholders: 93.92; Board of
Directors: 91.23).
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Advance dividend payment by Doğan
Gazetecilik
Pursuant to the Doğan Gazetecilik Board
of Directors decision dated November 7,
2014, after setting aside the necessary
legal reserves, the amount of TL 7,872,430
- corresponding to 6.37292% of issued
capital - would be distributed as cash
advance dividend payment. Advance
dividend payment commenced on
November 19, 2014.
Establishment of a Venture Capital
Investment Trust
Subsequent to obtaining permission from
the Capital Markets Board and the Ministry
of Customs and Trade, Öncü Venture
Capital Investment Trust was established
and registered in the Istanbul Trade Registry
on December 18, 2014.
Doğan Energy initiates partnership
negotiations with Aytemiz Akaryakıt
Dağıtım A.Ş.*
On December 25, 2014, the shareholders
of Doğan Energy and Aytemiz Akaryakıt
Dağıtım A.Ş. (“Aytemiz”) initiated
negotiations to establish a partnership
through the acquisition of Aytemiz shares,
so that the operating results of Aytemiz can
be presented in Doğan Holding’s financial
statements in accordance with the full
consolidation method.
*Subsequent developments related to the partnership negotiations, which took place after the reporting period, are presented in the Footnotes to the Financial
Statements for the period ended on December 31, 2014 (Footnote 36).
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2014 AT A GLANCE
BORSA ISTANBUL (BIST)
PERFORMANCE
In 2014, Doğan Holding
achieved a more effective
and efficient corporate
structure, and received
an upgraded corporate
governance rating.
The shares of Doğan Holding and its subsidiaries, referenced below, are traded on the Borsa
Istanbul (BIST). The closing stock prices as of December 31, 2014 are presented below:
Doğan Group Companies
Listed on BIST
BIST Ticker
Symbol
Share
Price*
Number of
Shares*
Market
Cap*
Doğan Şirketler Grubu
Holding A.Ş.
DOHOL
TL 0.76
2,617 million
TL 1,989 million
Hürriyet Gazetecilik ve
Matbaacılık A.Ş.
HURGZ
TL 0.86
552 million
TL 475 million
MIPAZ
TL 0.93
178 million
TL 166 million
Doğan Gazetecilik A.Ş.
DGZTE
TL 1.35
105 million
TL 142 million
Doğan Burda Dergi Yayıncılık
ve Pazarlama A.Ş.
DOBUR
TL 2.55
20 million
TL 50 million
DITAS
TL 7.95
10 million
TL 80 million
CELHA
TL 3.40
17 million
TL 56 million
Milpa Ticari ve Sınai Ürünler
Paz. San. ve Tic. A.Ş.
Ditaş Doğan Yedek Parça
İmalat ve Teknik A.Ş.
Çelik Halat ve Tel Sanayii A.Ş.
* Borsa Istanbul closing prices as of December 31, 2014.
DOĞAN HOLDİNG SHARE PRICE (TL) VS BIST 100 INDEX
(JANUARY 2, 2014 - DECEMBER 31, 2014)
DOHOL
BIST
85,721.13
0.72
66,985.82
0.76
DOĞAN HOLDİNG
IN BRIEF
A pioneering and innovator role in media, energy, industry and tourism
Doğan Group has been adding significant value to the Turkish economy for over half
a century. The foundation of Doğan Şirketler Grubu Holding A.Ş. (“Doğan Holding,”
“Doğan Group,” “Holding” or “Group”) were laid when Honorary Chairman Aydın
Doğan registered with the Mecidiyeköy Tax Office in 1959 and established his first
automotive company in 1961. Today, Doğan Group companies, with their innovative
approach and forward-looking vision, play a pioneering role in a diverse range
of sectors, which include media, energy and retail, as well as industry, real estate
marketing, tourism and financial services.
With each boasting a flexible management structure, the Group companies embrace a
quality- and customer-focused management approach that is open to change. These
companies successfully couple this approach with the other integral components of
our corporate culture, namely, transparent communications and effective teamwork.
Doğan Holding and all the Group companies adopt and put into practice corporate
and ethical values, which set an example for other companies in the business world.
Aiming for global success in all its manufacturing and commercial activities,
Doğan Group keeps abreast of domestic and international developments in every
business area in which it conducts operations. With its high-quality products and
services, the Group operates across a wide geographic region through strategic
partnerships with five leading multinational groups.
The well-qualified and highly competent workforce of Doğan Group has been the key
factor underlying this success. Providing employment opportunities to more than 20
thousand individuals, 10,780 of whom are employed directly, Doğan Group is one of
the country’s biggest employers.
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42
2014 AT A GLANCE
DOĞAN HOLDİNG IN BRIEF
MEDIA
PUBLISHING
Doğan Media Group, the owner of Hürriyet,
Posta, Fanatik and Hürriyet Daily News
newspapers, leads newspaper circulation in
Turkey with a 20% market share. The Group
is also the leader in magazine publishing,
having increased its market share in total
magazine circulation to 39% in 2014.
Highly respected for its quality-focused
service approach, Doğan Dağıtım handles
the distribution of two-thirds of Turkey’s
newspaper circulation and around
three-fourths of the country’s total
magazine circulation. Trader Media East,
which operates under the umbrella of
Hürriyet, has a strong market position in
the classified ads sector in Russia, Ukraine,
Belarus, and Kazakhstan. Doğan Dış Ticaret
(Doğan Foreign Trade) mainly focuses
on the import of newsprint and printing
materials.
BROADCASTING
In addition to Kanal D, CNN Türk and tv2
channels that represents the exemplary
understanding of innovative, unique and
dynamic broadcasting in the sector, Doğan
Holding has the radio channels that appeal
to mass audience such as Radyo D,
CNN Türk Radyo and Slow Türk; and
D-Smart Digital platform that includes
special thematic channels, all national
channels and Turksat satellite channels.
The Group also produces TV series,
programs and commercials advertisements
via D Productions, and engages in music
production via DMC. Kanal D Romania,
which operates under the Group’s umbrella,
emerged as a leader in the Romanian
television market shortly after it started up
operations
ENERGY
RETAIL
DOĞAN ENERJİ YATIRIMLARI SANAYİ VE
TİCARET A.Ş. (DOĞAN ENERGY)
DOĞAN MÜZİK KİTAP MAĞAZACILIK
PAZARLAMA A.Ş. (D&R)
Business Areas
Energy production from every source;
energy transmission, distribution,
wholesale and retail trade in domestic and
international markets
Business Areas
Entertainment Retail
Doğan Energy helps meet Turkey’s rapidly
growing energy needs with significant
investments in this sector. Doğan Energy
controls a 33% stake in one of the Turkey’s
largest private sector investments: the
Boyabat Dam and Hydroelectric Power
Plant (HEPP), which has an installed
capacity of 513 MW. In addition,
Doğan Group owns a 33% stake in the
120 MW-installed capacity Aslancık Dam
and HEPP project. In 2013, Doğan Energy
acquired the remaining 75% share of
D-Tes Elektrik Enerjisi Toptan Satış A.Ş.,
thus making the company a wholly owned
subsidiary. D-Tes holds a wholesale license
in the electricity sector. Galata Wind Enerji
A.Ş.’s, which is a subsidiary of Doğan Energy,
portfolio also includes Şah WEPP, which has
an installed capacity of 105 MW, and Mersin
WEPP, which has an installed capacity of
42 MW.
In 2009, Doğan Energy acquired 50% of Gas
Plus Erbil Ltd., which has a net interest of
20% in a Northern Iraqi oil exploration field.
Having adopted a quality- and customerfocused approach, D&R operates 146
stores in 25 provinces across the country.
The company’s product range includes over
150 thousand different products such as
books, music, films, magazines, multimedia,
consumer electronics, video games, games,
hobby products, accessories and stationery.
INDUSTRY
ÇELİK HALAT VE TEL SANAYİİ A.Ş. (ÇELİK
HALAT)
Business Areas
Steel wire rope, mechanical spring wire,
galvanized wire, patented wire, concrete
strand and bead wire manufacturing
Founded in 1962, Çelik Halat is the leading
supplier of steel wire rope, mechanical spring
wire, galvanized wire, patented wire, concrete
strand and bead wire for Turkish industry. The
company exports its products to more than 40
countries.
DİTAŞ DOĞAN YEDEK PARÇA VE İMALAT
A.Ş. (DİTAŞ)
Business Areas
Designing and manufacturing steering and
suspension systems for vehicle manufacturers
(OEMs) and the spare parts market (IAM)
within the automotive supplier segment
Founded in 1972, Ditaş manufactures both
original equipment and spare parts for the
automotive supplier industry. The company is
Turkey’s biggest manufacturer of both original
and spare parts. Having established a strong
reputation internationally, Ditaş exports its
products to 24 countries.
DOĞAN ORGANİK ÜRÜNLER SANAYİ VE
TİCARET A.Ş. (DOĞAN ORGANIC)
Business Areas
Organic livestock and dairy products
Turkey’s largest producer of organic raw
milk, Doğan Organic was founded in 2002.
Doğan Organic was established to transform
Kelkit and the surrounding region into a hub
for organic dairy production and livestock
farming. Doğan Organic operates Kelkit
Organik Süt Sığırcılığı İşletmesi (Kelkit Organic
Dairy Farming Company), which carries out
production activities with about 60 employees
and 84 contract farmers. Eighty of the
contract farmers are engaged in agriculture,
and four are involved in livestock breeding.
Doğan Organic also operates in the organic
dairy products market and is working to
become the market leader.
TOURISM
FINANCIAL SERVICES
AND OTHER
OPERATIONS
MİLTA TURİZM İŞLETMELERİ A.Ş. (MİLTA)
DD FİNANSMAN A.Ş. (DD MORTGAGE)
Business Areas
Hotel, marina and travel agency operations,
fleet and daily car rental services, and air taxi
transportation
Business Areas
Mortgage finance services
Milta was founded in 1982 to manage
Doğan Holding’s tourism investments and
operations. Operating under Milta, Işıl Club
Bodrum is engaged in hotel management
while Işıl Tur (Işıl Tour), an IATA-accredited
travel agency, sells airline tickets and
provides fleet and daily car rental services.
Milta Bodrum Marina ranks among the
top 10 marinas in the Mediterranean and
conducts the company’s marina operations.
Milta also provides domestic and overseas
air taxi transportation services through
Milta Havacılık (Milta Aviation). In addition,
Milta is engaged in real estate development
investments via its subsidiaries Nakkaştepe
Gayrimenkul and Kandilli Gayrimenkul.
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DD Finansman A.Ş. (DD Mortgage) is
Turkey’s first mortgage company. It ranks
among the major players in the mortgage
market thanks to a robust shareholding
structure and customer-focused service
philosophy.
DOĞAN FAKTORİNG
(DOĞAN FACTORING)
Business Areas
Factoring services
With a highly skilled workforce, Doğan
Faktoring carries out comprehensive risk
analyses for trade receivables, thereby
eliminating collection problems customers
may encounter. The company also conducts
financing operations outside the Group.
ÖNCÜ GİRİŞİM SERMAYESİ YATIRIM
ORTAKLIĞI A.Ş. (ÖNCÜ VENTURE
CAPITAL INVESTMENT TRUST)
REAL ESTATE
MARKETING
MİLPA TİCARİ VE SINAİ ÜRÜNLER
PAZARLAMA SANAYİ VE TİCARET A.Ş.
(MILPA)
Business Areas
Real estate marketing
Following a strategic decision made in the
early 2000s, Milpa shifted its operations
out of a diversified range of sectors, which
included automobiles, computers and
electronics, to focus solely on real estate. As
a result, the company combined an alreadystrong market position with 35 years of
know-how in the real estate sector.
Business Areas
Portfolio management including venture
capital investments, capital markets
instruments, and other asset management
and transactions as determined by the
Capital Markets Board
Öncü Venture Capital Investment Trust’s
vision is to realize profitable and sustainable
investments across business sectors
and industries. The company also aims
and to provide services that will improve
transparency in society and contribute to
the economic welfare of individuals.
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2014 AT A GLANCE
OUR SHAREHOLDING
STRUCTURE
In 2014, Doğan Holding
merged with Doğan Yayın
Holding through acquiring
in its entirety, with all its
assets and liabilities. As
a result of this merger, a
leaner and a more efficient
structure was established,
leading to overall cost
savings.
Doğan Holding’s registered capital ceiling and issued capital as of December 31, 2014 and
December 31, 2013 are as follows:
December 31, 2014 December 31, 2013
(TL thousand)
(TL thousand)
Limit on Registered Capital
4,000,000
4,000,000
Issued Capital
2,616,938
2,450,000
Doğan Holding has no privileged shares.
With the decision made by Board of Directors of Doğan Holding on August 27, 2014, the
issued capital of Doğan Holding, which is TL 2,450,000 thousand within the TL 4,000,000
thousand registered capital ceiling, is to be increased to TL 2,616,938 thousand due to the
merger which took place under Doğan Holding, through the entire “take over” of Doğan
Yayın Holding with all its assets and liabilities being ceased due to dissolution without
liquidation by Doğan Holding. The “Issuance Certificates” for a total of 166,938,288 shares
with a nominal value of TL 1 each, to be issued to represent the TL 166,938 thousand
increased within the scope of the capital increase have been approved by the CMB, and are
enclosed on August 29, 2014 Article 7 of the Articles of Association, “Registered and Issued
Capital”, for the increase of the issued capital to TL 2,616,938 thousand has been registered
with the Trade Registry on September 3, 2014.
Adilbey Holding
49.32%
Publicly Traded
on Borsa
Istanbul
36.27%
Doğan Holding’s shareholders and the historical values of shares in equity at December 31,
2014 and December 31, 2013 are as follows:
Shareholders
December
31, 2013 (TL
thousand)
Adilbey Holding A.Ş.
49.32
1,290,679
52.68
1,290,679
Doğan Family
14.41
377,126
14.48
354,664
Publicly Traded on Borsa
Istanbul(1)
36.27
949,133
32.84
804,657
100.00
2,616,938
100.00
2,450,000
Issued capital
Doğan Family
14.41%
Share (%)
December
31, 2014 (TL
thousand) Share (%)
(1)
According to the Capital Markets Board (“CMB”)’s Resolution No: 31/1059 issued on October 30, 2014,
amending Resolution No: 21/655 dated July 23, 2010, it is regarded that as of December 31, 2014,
35.42% of shares representing the share capital of Doğan Holding are outstanding (December 31, 2013:
32.36%), based on the Central Registry Agency (“CRA”)’s records.
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HIGHLIGHTS OF 2014
Doğan Holding’s
consolidated revenue rose
by 7.3% over the previous
year, to TL 3,543 million.
As of year-end 2014, Doğan Holding’s
total assets amounted to TL 6,877,335
thousand. Meanwhile, short-term and
long-term liabilities rose to TL 3,967,485
thousand, up by 11% compared with
year-end 2013.
In 2014, Doğan Holding’s consolidated
cash and cash equivalents, and financial
investments including blocked deposits
totaled TL 2,471,409 thousand (2013:
TL 2,813,584 thousand). This decrease
in cash resources was mainly due to
the Holding’s acquisition of new shares
representing the capital increase of its
subsidiary Doğan Enerji Yatırımları Sanayi
ve Ticaret A.Ş. in January 2014, which
amounted to TL 175.5 million. In addition,
in January 2014, Doğan Holding took over
and acquired the shares of its subsidiary
Doğan TV Holding A.Ş. (DTVH), which
corresponded to 2.49% of the Company’s
paid-in capital, from Commerz-Film
GmbH in cash as a single payment of
EUR 62.47 million.
Doğan Holding’s consolidated short- and
long-term financial debts totaled
TL 2,103,185 thousand (December 31,
2013: TL 2,098,387 thousand); other
short- and long-term liabilities amounted
to TL 781,119 thousand (December
31, 2013: TL 382,547 thousand). While
financial debt remained at the same level,
the Holding’s other financial liabilities
increased; this was due to the amendment
of the Share Purchase and Shareholders
Agreements, previously signed with Axel
Springer Group, on October 2, 2014
(Footnote 17: Notes to the consolidated
financial statements for the period ending
on December 31, 2014). As of December
31, 2014, discounted total liability related to
the DTVH Option Purchase Agreement was
TL 781,119 thousand, of which TL 178,490
thousand was reported under short-term
other financial liabilities,* and TL 602,629
thousand under long-term other financial
liabilities.
Doğan Holding’s consolidated revenue
rose by 7.3% over the previous year, to
TL 3,543,263 thousand. Media revenues
dropped by 1.5% in 2014 while retail,
energy and other segment revenues
increased 32%. As a result, the share of the
media segment in total revenue declined to
67.6% (2013: 73.7%).
Due to the decline in gross profit in the
media segment, which accounted for
the majority of total revenue, Doğan
Holding’s consolidated gross profit was
down by 7.5% in 2014 when compared
to the previous year, and amounted to
TL 783,654 thousand. In 2014, Doğan
Holding’s consolidated EBITDA (earnings
before interest, taxes, depreciation and
amortization) stood at TL 180,996
thousand compared to TL 263,711
thousand in 2013.
Net Other Income from Operating Activities
totaled TL 148,363 thousand in 2014
compared to TL 392,520 thousand in 2013.
This decrease is due to the drop in fx gains.
In 2014, a loss of TL 40,355 thousand was
recorded in Investments Accounted for by
the Equity Method; in comparison, the loss
posted last year was TL 106,135 thousand.
The main reason for this loss is that joint
venture companies such as Boyabat and
Aslancık hold foreign currency denominated
loans. On the other hand, net loss from
Investments Accounted for by the Equity
Method slightly improved in 2014 because
the Turkish lira’s depreciation against the US
dollar in 2014 (9%) remained lower than
prior year (20%).
Meanwhile, Net Income from Investment
Activities declined to TL 33,030 thousand
(2013: TL 104,866 thousand) primarily due
to the goodwill impairment of TL 75,901
thousand set aside for the subsidiary TME.
As a result of the increase in fx gains, Net
Financial Expense fell from TL 454,991
thousand in 2013 to TL 342,019 thousand
in 2014.
According to Doğan Holding’s 2014 financial
results, net loss attributable to the parent
company stood at TL 224,970 thousand,
mainly due to the increase in the loss before
tax in the media segment.
MEDIA INVESTMENTS
Advertising Sector in Turkey: According
to data obtained from the Doğan Holding
Media Research Department, the
Turkish advertising sector is estimated to
have expanded by 12% in 2013, to
TL 5,591 million; and by 2.8% in 2014, to
TL 5,747 million. Data for 2014 shows that,
in particular, the finance, construction and
communication industries decreased their
total ad spending.
*Subsequent developments related to the exercise of the mentioned option, which took place after the reporting period, are presented in the Footnotes to the
Financial Statements for the period ending December 31, 2014 (Footnote 36).
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2014 AT A GLANCE
HIGHLIGHTS OF 2014
Despite a 2% contraction in
the magazine advertising
market, Doğan Magazine
Group increased its market
share and maintained its
leading position in 2014.
Ad Spending in Turkey (TL million)
(January-December)
2014
2013
Change (%)
Television
3,045
3,008
1.2
Internet
1,034
857
20.7
Newspaper
898
1,006
-10.7
Outdoor
447
404
10.5
Radio
138
133
3.7
Magazine
120
122
-2.1
65
60
7.2
5,747
5,591
2.8
Cinema
Total
TURKEY - AVERAGE DAILY NEWSPAPER
CIRCULATION (THOUSAND)
20135,077
20144,919
DOĞAN MEDIA GROUP - AVERAGE
DAILY NEWSPAPER CIRCULATION
(THOUSAND)
20131,059
2014971
As in previous years, television captured
the majority of the total advertising market
with a 53% share in 2014. TV ad spending is
estimated to have totaled TL 3,045 million
in 2014, up by 1.2% over the prior year.
Newspaper ad spending, on the other
hand, was down by 11% to an estimated
TL 898 million in 2014. As a result of this
contraction, the internet in 2014 passed
newspapers to become Turkey’s secondlargest ad channel.
As in previous years, the internet as an
advertising channel maintained rapid growth
in 2014, ranking second behind TV with
its attracting ad spend. Internet ad spend
is estimated to have jumped about 21% in
2014, rising to TL 1,034 million. As a result,
internet captured 18% of Turkey’s total ad
speding.
Newspaper Circulation in Turkey and
Doğan Media Group: According to
Basın-İlan Kurumu (Turkish Press
Advertisement Agency) data, average
daily newspaper circulation stood at 4,919
thousand copies across Turkey in 2014,
down by 3% compared to the prior year.
In 2014, Hürriyet Group’s average daily
net circulation amounted to 408 thousand
copies (Hürriyet, Radikal and Hürriyet
Daily News) while this figure was 563
thousand copies for Doğan Gazetecilik
(Posta and Fanatik). Hürriyet newspaper
solely accounted for 380 thousand copies
(2013: 403 thousand), while Doğan
Gazetecilik Group’s Posta newspaper
realized an average daily net circulation
of 400 thousand copies in 2014 (2013:
436 thousand). Doğan Group as a whole
achieved an average daily net circulation
of 971 thousand in 2014 (2013: 1,059
million), with an estimated market share of
19.7%.
As announced to the public on June 20,
2014, Radikal newspaper, which operates
under the Group’s subsidiary Hürriyet
Gazetecilik ve Matbaacılık A.Ş., replaced
its print edition with a digital-only version,
commencing June 22, 2014.
Despite an 11% contraction in the
overall newspaper advertising market,
Doğan Media Group, which is engaged in
newspaper publishing, increased market
share and remained its leadership position in
publishing.
Magazine Circulation in Turkey and Doğan
Media Group: According to the analysis
performed by Doğan Magazine Group, some
15.8 million copies were sold in the total
magazine market in Turkey in 2014. This
figure reflects a 14.7% contraction when
compared to previous year. The drop in
circulation was mainly due to some groups’
withdrawal from the magazine market as
well as a number of discontinued magazine
titles.
Doğan Burda owns a total of 81 titles
published at various periods as well as four
weekly, 22 monthly and six special-period
magazines published during JanuaryDecember 2014. Doğan Burda is the leader
in the Turkish magazine market with 5.6
million copies sold in 2014 (2013: 6.0
million), with a market share of 35%. In
2014, Doğan Burda added new titles to
TURKEY - MAGAZINE CIRCULATION
(THOUSAND)
201318,496
201415,770
DOĞAN MEDIA GROUP - MAGAZINE
CIRCULATION (THOUSAND)
20136,801
20146,227
its portfolio: the bi-monthlies “Headbang”
(January 2014) and “Beef and Fish” (April
2014); and the quarterly “Fit Men” (April
2014), “VeggieLife” (April 2014) and
“Hotelier” (October 2014) magazines.
Including the children’s magazines published
by Doğan Egmont, Doğan Magazine Group’s
total sales amounted to 6.2 million copies
in 2014 while its market share rose to an
estimated 39% (2013: 37%).
Despite a 2% contraction in the magazine
advertising market, Doğan Magazine Group,
which is engaged in magazine publishing,
increased its market share and maintained
its leading position in 2014.
National Channels and Digital Platform:
According to TNS Kantar Media data,
Kanal D, which is owned by Doğan Holding,
achieved an audience share of 9.76%
(2013: 10.21%) in All Day/All Audience in
2014, thereby maintaining its position as
one of the Turkey’s most popular television
channels. In fourth quarter 2014, Kanal D’s
audience share in All Day/All Audience stood
at 8.78%; however, it became the leader in
Prime Time/All Audience with an audience
share of 10.66%.
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Media
January 1Dec. 31, 2014
YoY Change (%)
2,468,451
2,520,820
-2
Gross Profit
511,359
658,903
-22
EBITDA(*)
105,092
209,014
-50
4.3%
8.3%
-
-355,263
-163,363
-
(TL thousand)
Consolidated Revenues
EBITDA Margin
Profit/Loss Before Tax
EBITDA has been calculated by Doğan Holding. Segment revenues and EBITDA indicate the figures
before inter-segment elimination.
(*)
Established in 1999 as a joint venture
between Doğan Media Group and Time
Warner, CNN Türk serves as an authentic
and powerful communication and news
platform. The news channel’s integrated
distribution system combines tablets,
mobile platforms, smart TVs, cnnturk.com
and 92.5 CNN Türk Radio. According to
TNS data, CNN Türk was the most-watched
news channel among all others in Prime
Time by AB and ABC1 20+ SES groups
during the period January-December 2014.
The website cnnturk.com also stood out
as “Turkey’s news portal with the highest
number of videos watched” (96 million
videos), according to Comscore’s 2014 data.
Having commenced broadcasting in August
2012, tv2 rapidly gained a broad audience
with a wide range of content appealing to
all age groups. Clearly differentiated from
other national entertainment channels,
tv2 offers popular foreign series, domestic
productions, entertainment programs,
cartoons, and thematic movies. According
to TNS data, tv2 achieved an audience share
of 1% in the All Day/All Audience during the
period January 1-December 31, 2014.
As of year-end 2014, the digital
broadcasting platform D-Smart expanded
its Pay TV subscriber base by 2% over the
previous year, to 1.05 million. Meanwhile,
D-Smart increased the number of ADSL
subscribers to 373 thousand, up by 4%.
MEDIA SEGMENT
As Doğan Holding took over Doğan Yayın
Holding A.Ş. in its entirety, with all its assets
and liabilities (Notes to the Consolidated
Financial Statements for the period ending
December 31, 2014; Footnote 1), the
media segment, under which Doğan Yayın
Holding’s consolidated financial results
are presented, has been divided into two
sections: Publishing and Broadcasting.
Consolidated income from media
investments (before inter-segment
eliminations) dropped by 2%, from
TL 2,520,820 thousand in 2013 to
TL 2,468,451 thousand in 2014. In addition,
the decline in Turkish newspaper ad market
by 10.7%, while just 1.2% increase in the
television ad market had a negative impact
on the Company’s ad revenue. As a result,
consolidated ad revenue declined by 6.2%
compared to last year, to TL 1,176,127
thousand. In 2014, circulation and printing
revenue fell 10.9%, to TL 279,506
thousand. However, subscription revenues
from the digital platform under broadcasting
operations rose 17.5% over the prior year,
climbing to TL 447,757 thousand.
The US dollar to Turkish lira exchange rate
significantly rose, from 1.90 in 2013 to 2.19
in 2014, on average, with a negative effect
on costs and profitability. Due to the fall in
consolidated revenue and the increase in
costs, gross profit remained lower than the
previous year, totaling TL 511,359 thousand
(2013: 658,903 thousand). Meanwhile,
EBITDA stood at TL 105,092 thousand in
2014.
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2014 AT A GLANCE
HIGHLIGHTS OF 2014
With the contribution
of D-Tes’s operations,
consolidated revenue
in the energy segment
increased 71% to
TL 295,922 thousand
in 2014, while gross
profit totaled
TL 49,846 thousand,
up by 56%.
Publishing
(TL thousand)
Gross Profit
EBITDA(*)
EBITDA Margin
Newsprint, a major cost item for the
publishing segment, is imported from the
United States, Canada, Northern Europe
and Russia. Therefore, global paper prices
and the US$/TL exchange rate have a
significant impact on overall costs. The price
of newsprint paper was US$ 708/ton
on average in 2013, but rose 1.8% in
2014 to US$ 720. With the decrease in
the number of pages printed, the Group’s
overall newsprint consumption fell, thereby
easing the burden of high paper prices
in US dollars, and the negative effects of
unfavorable fx rates. For the year, the cost
of sales in publishing dropped by 7% while
total operating expenses fell 9% compared
to 2013.
1,369,200
398,173
100,651
7.4%
-26,301
YoY Change (%)
-7
-9
-4
-
(*)
Detail of Publishing Revenues
(TL thousand)
Publishing Revenues
Advertising
Circulation and Printing
Other
Publishing:
In 2014, publishing ad revenue dropped
by 6% compared to a year earlier. This was
due to the contraction in the domestic
ad market and the fall in international ad
revenues. The Group’s circulation and
printing revenue down by 11% from the
previous year. The decline was primarily due
to Radikal newspaper’s decision to continue
its publishing operations solely online as
of June 22, 2014, and the sale of Doğan
Ofset, which was disclosed on July 18,
2014. As a result of the drop in advertising
and circulation revenues, consolidated
publishing revenue (before inter-segment
eliminations) decreased 7% over the prior
year, to TL 1,269,754 thousand.
1,269,754
364,147
96,344
7.6%
-145,883
1,218,286
604,345
279,506
334,435
1,310,752
643,683
313,641
353,428
YoY Change (%)
-7
-6
-11
-5
1,151,620
260,730
108,363
9.4%
-137,062
YoY Change (%)
4
-44
-92
-
Broadcasting
(TL thousand)
Gross Profit
EBITDA(*)
EBITDA Margin
1,198,697
147,212
8,748
0.7%
-209,380
(*)
Detail of Broadcasting Revenues
(TL thousand)
Broadcasting Revenues
Advertising
Subscription
Other
1,177,180
571,782
444,757
160,641
The decrease in costs and operating
expenses countered the negative effects of
the decline in sales; as a result, publishing
EBITDA dropped slightly by 4% in 2014, to
TL 96,344 thousand.
Broadcasting:
Consolidated broadcasting revenue
(before inter-segment eliminations) totaled
TL 1,198,697 thousand in 2014, up by 4%
year-on-year.
1,121,180
609,836
378,365
132,979
YoY Change (%)
5
-6
18
21
In 2014, broadcasting ad revenue fell 6%
compared to last year. Digital platform
subscription revenues, included in this
segment, increased 18% over the prior year
to TL 444,757 thousand, accounting for a
38% share in total broadcasting revenue.
EBITDA amounted to TL 8,748 thousand in
2014, mainly due to lower ad revenues and
rising programming costs.
Energy
(TL thousand)
Gross Profit
EBITDA(*)
EBITDA Margin
295,922
49,846
43,620
14.7%
-65,547
173,428
31,869
49,175
28.4%
-208,042
YoY Change (%)
71
56
-11
-68
(*)
Retail
(TL thousand)
Gross Profit
EBITDA(*)
EBITDA Margin
514,691
196,954
18,811
3.7%
14,905
409,967
156,765
16,761
4.1%
12,286
YoY Change (%)
26
26
12
21
(*)
Other
(TL thousand)
Gross Profit
EBITDA(*)
EBITDA Margin
408,215
124,479
13,473
3.3%
136,276
345,212
82,442
-11,238
-3.3%
309,145
YoY Change (%)
18
51
-56
(*)
Detail of Other Revenues
(TL thousand)
Other Segment Revenues
Industry
Tourism
Other
363,376
226,548
66,297
70,531
305,582
184,208
50,407
70,967
YoY Change (%)
19
23
32
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ENERGY SEGMENT
Consolidated revenues and EBITDA in
the energy segment are composed of the
production from wind power plants and
electricity trade.
wholesale and retail electricity sales, are
presented under the energy segment.
The electricity generated at Bandırma and
Mersin WEPPs, owned by Galata Wind A.Ş.,
was sold through D-Tes in 2014.
The operations of Doğan Energy’s wholly
owned subsidiary D-Tes Elektrik Enerjisi
Toptan Satış A.Ş., which is engaged in
With the inclusion of D-Tes’ operations,
consolidated revenue in the energy segment
increased 71% to TL 295,922 thousand
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in 2014, while gross profit climbed to
TL 49,846 thousand, up by 56%. As the
operations of D-Tes expanded during the
period, marketing, sales and distribution
expenses also increased; as a result of this,
EBITDA stood at TL 43,620 thousand.
Joint venture companies Boyabat and
Aslancık are consolidated through the
equity; method therefore, their profit/
losses are presented under Investments
Accounted for by the Equity Method in the
income statement of the energy segment.
In 2014, a loss of TL 53,119 thousand was
recorded from Investments Accounted
for by the Equity Method in the energy
segment; in comparison, the loss posted in
the same period a year earlier was
TL 119,121 thousand. The primary reason
behind this loss is that the joint venture
companies’ foreign currency loans. As a
result, energy segment reported a loss
before tax of TL 65,547 thousand.
RETAIL SEGMENT
The business activities of Doğan Müzik Kitap
Mağazacılık ve Pazarlama A.Ş. (“D&R”) are
presented under the retail segment.
In 2014, consolidated retail revenue rose
26% year-over-year to 514,691 thousand
while gross profit increased 26%, to
TL 196,954 thousand. Although the
additional marketing, sales and distribution
expenses that were incurred due to new
store openings caused an increase in overall
operating expenses, EBITDA rose 12% to
TL 18,811 thousand.
OTHER SEGMENT
The other operations section includes
the business activities of the subsidiaries
operating in the trade, industry, tourism,
agriculture, factoring and distribution
sectors. In 2014, consolidated revenues
increased 18% to TL 408,215 thousand
while EBITDA amounted to TL 13,473
thousand. The Industry segment captured
the highest share in total revenue, at 62%; in
addition, this segment’s revenue increased
23% in 2014.
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OPERATIONS
MEDIA
Doğan Media Group’s
Hürriyet, Posta, Fanatik
and Hürriyet Daily
News newspapers lead
the industry with their
innovative projects.
PUBLISHING/NEWSPAPER PUBLISHING
Doğan Media Group’s Hürriyet, Posta,
Fanatik and Hürriyet Daily News newspapers
lead the industry with their innovative
projects. Turkey’s top-selling newspaper,
Posta, maintained this title in 2014 as well.
In addition, Hürriyet is positioned as one of
the most reputable and reliable newspapers
in the country with an objective journalism
approach that appeal to a large audience. As
of year-end, Doğan Media Group maintained
its leading position with a 20% market share
in total newspaper circulation. According
to the Readership Survey conducted
by the Press Monitoring and Research
Agency (BİAK),* Posta, Hürriyet and Fanatik
newspapers hold the top three places in
terms of total reach; meanwhile, 48% of all
newspaper readers preferred Doğan Group
newspapers.
Hürriyet
Hürriyet has been the symbol of good
journalism and reliability in the Turkish
press, demonstrating an ethical and
modern approach to journalism since its
inception in 1948. Hürriyet opens new
windows in the lives of readers with an
unique journalistic approach, rich content
and supplements that reflect the richness
of life today. Hürriyet also offers special,
targeted channels to advertisers through
its supplements. According to BİAK data,*
Hürriyet reaches 1.6 million readers daily
with its print edition, and more than
10 million people via the web, mobile
phones, tablets and social media.
Posta
Since its launch in 1995, Posta has appealed
to a wide audience with its rich content and
dynamic journalism approach. In 2014, it has
maintained the title of “Turkey’s best-selling
and most-read newspaper.” According
to BİAK data,* Posta has an average daily
readership of 2.5 million—by far the highest
reach in the sector.
Fanatik
Since its founding 19 years ago, Fanatik
has been closely followed by sports fans
of all ages and from all walks of life with
its high quality sports journalism. Fanatik
is differentiated by a wide variety of
applications available to readers, including
e-gazette, live web TV, smart mobile
phones, tablets, social media and live score;
the newspaper has become a true pioneer
in this area. With an average daily readership
of 1.6 million, Fanatik has moved up to third
place in the rankings, according to BİAK
data.*
* BİAK (Press Monitoring and Research Agency) 3.- 6. cumulative data for the period
September 1, 2013-August 31, 2014.
Hürriyet Daily News
Established on March 15, 1961 with the
slogan “The World’s Window on Turkey,”
and acquired by Doğan Group on January
20, 2000, Hürriyet Daily News has been the
pioneering and leading English-language
news source for Turkey and the region.
Having witnessed 53 years of history,
Hürriyet Daily News is the most well
established English-language newspaper
in Turkey, constantly undergoing
updates and maintaining its dynamism.
Hürriyet Daily News is a popular newspaper
in both print and online, and continues to
serve as a major news source for Turkey
and the region.
TME
As of year-end 2014, Hürriyet held a
78.57% stake in the capital of Trader Media
East Ltd. (“TME”), which was acquired in
2007. TME is the leading online and print
classified ads provider operating in Russia,
Ukraine, Belarus, and Kazakhstan. TME
owns some of the most popular media
brands in Russia, such as Iz Ruk Ruki and
Irr.ru, Russia’s leading classifieds website.
PUBLISHING/MAGAZINE AND BOOK
PUBLISHING
Doğan Burda Magazine
Doğan Burda, operating under the name
Doğan Burda Dergi Yayıncılık ve Pazarlama
A.Ş. since July 2005, is the leader of the
Turkish magazine publishing sector with
publications offering authentic and creative
content. Doğan Burda owns a total of 81
titles, including 49 magazines published at
various periods as well as four weekly, 22
monthly and six special-edition magazines.
Despite the contracting market, Doğan
Burda maintained its successful track
record in magazine publishing with
5.6 million copies sold in 2014. In addition,
the company increased its market share in
total magazine circulation to 35%.
Doğan Burda continued to invest in
magazine publishing and introduced
well-respected publications to the Turkish
media in 2014.
Doğan Egmont
Established in 1996 as a joint venture
company between Doğan Group and
Egmont, a well-established media
conglomerate based in Scandinavia, Doğan
Egmont is Turkey’s leading book and
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magazine publisher. It offers a wide range
of publications that appeal to readers of all
ages and interests.
Embracing the philosophy that “Reading
is the future,” Doğan Egmont significantly
contributes to the personal development of
children and young people with more than
1,000 children’s books and 23 magazines
in its portfolio. Doğan Egmont publishes
the books and magazines of internationally
renowned publishers such as Disney,
Mattel, Nickelodeon, Hasbro, Harper Collins
and Scholastic as well as children’s books
written by esteemed authors in Turkey and
worldwide.
Doğan Kitap
Doğan Kitap publishes outstanding works
of Turkish literature as well as the best
examples of contemporary world literature
in Turkish. Doğan Kitap maintains its strong
market position in literature by publishing
books that top best-seller lists and that have
recorded high sales figures.
Dergi Pazarlama Planlama (DPP)
DPP conducts operations in magazine
marketing and planning while maintaining
unrivaled leadership and a strong reputation
in the sector thanks to its foreign
partnership and effective investments.
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OPERATIONS
MEDIA
With 194 main dealers,
and an effective and
powerful organization,
Doğan Distribution has the
widest-reaching network,
delivering fast, secure and
full service to every corner
of Turkey.
PUBLISHING/NEWS AGENCY
Doğan Haber Ajansı (DHA)
Doğan News Agency (“DHA”) was
established in 1999 with the extensive
know-how of Mil-Ha and Hürriyet News
Agency of Doğan Group. Since its founding,
DHA has provided reliable and high quality
news, images, and photographs to the
Turkish media with its professional and
experienced reporters, cameramen and
live broadcast teams. Embracing the slogan
“Only News, Just in Time,” DHA delivers
accurate and timely news to subscribers
with a commitment to objectivity. DHA acts
in line with Doğan’s Media Code of Conduct,
based on the fundamental principles of
journalism. DHA reports developments in
Turkey and the region to the world, serving
as an important source of news for the
international press.
PUBLISHING/PRINTING, DISTRIBUTION
AND FOREIGN TRADE
Doğan Dağıtım (Doğan Distribution)
Operating with seven regional offices, 194
main dealers, and an effective and powerful
organization, Doğan Distribution has the
widest-reaching network and delivers fast,
secure and comprehensive services to
every corner of Turkey. Doğan Distribution
carries out nationwide distribution of 25
national and 16 regional newspapers, 17
weekly, three biweekly, 130 monthly, 253
bi-monthly and longer-period domestic
magazines, as well as 849 foreign
publications.
Doğan Printing Center
Doğan Printing Center (“DPC”) is Turkey’s
largest printing center. With state-of-theart production techniques, adaption of
new technologies, modern equipment
and high production capacity, DPC is also
internationally renowned for its service
quality and sector leadership. DPC prints the
weekly, monthly and periodical magazines
of Doğan Media Group’s newspapers, as
well as non-Group newspapers and their
supplements on a contract basis, at its
facilities located in six cities in Turkey and
Germany.
Doğan Media International
Established in 1999 to run Doğan Media
Group’s operations in Europe, Doğan
Media International coordinates the
publishing activities of Hürriyet newspaper
in Europe. Hürriyet has been reporting and
publishing news from Turkey and Europe
for half a century, connecting nations
and communities. Hürriyet’s printing
facility located near Frankfurt prints 30
publications in seven different languages
and for four continents.
In addition to Hürriyet newspaper, the
printing center also prints international
daily business and financial newspapers,
including the German editions of The Wall
Street Journal and The Financial Times;
the American daily Stars and Stripes; the
regional editions of Bild, which has the
highest circulation in Germany; Sport-Welt,
Germany’s leading equestrian newspaper;
and the Arabic newspaper Asharq Al-Awsat.
Other periodical publications printed
by Doğan Media International include
Info&Tips, from Poland; the China Daily;
Japanese brands Asahi, Yomiuri and Nikkei;
and The Security Times and New Europe,
both considered important source by many
opinion leaders. With these publications,
the facility prints over 350 thousand
newspapers daily.
Doğan Dış Ticaret (Doğan Foreign
Trade)
Doğan Foreign Trade is mainly engaged in
the import of paper and molding materials
used in printing. The company also
distributes paper, cardboard and packaging
materials; imports digital products (e.g.
satellite receivers, modems); and serves as a
global supplier for the retail market.
Much of Doğan Foreign Trade’s business
activities is geared towards the publishing
sector, including newspapers, magazines
and books. As positive developments are
taking place in the packaging and cardboard
sector, another important business area
for the company, Doğan Foreign Trade is
expanding its activities in this sector.
Moreover, Doğan Foreign Trade is
undertaking efforts to expand its business
volume in the global supply of various
products sold by retailers.
BROADCASTING/TELEVISION
BROADCASTING
Kanal D
Having adopted a management approach
that open to change, Kanal D appeals to a
wide range of audiences with its authentic
and creative initiatives, and rich and vibrant
content. According to TNS A.Ş. data, Kanal D
achieved an audience share of 10.77% in
All Day/AB SES, and a share of 9.76% in
All Day/All Audience during the period
January 1-December 31, 2014. Kanal D’s
audience share in Prime Time/AB SES and
Prime Time/All Audience stood at 12.16%
and 11.05%, respectively.
CNN Türk
CNN Türk established on October 11, 1999
as a joint venture between Doğan Media
Group and Time Warner. CNN Türk is the
first national CNN channel managed outside
the station’s Atlanta headquarters and the
first to offer 24-hour news coverage in
another national language. Moreover,
CNN Türk is Turkey’s first television channel
founded via an international partnership.
With news bulletins and varied
programming on sports, entertainment,
daily life and the economy, CNN Türk is an
excellent example of objective, impartial and
principled news broadcasting. CNN Türk
programs are simultaneously broadcast on
92.5 CNN Türk Radio. Meanwhile,
CNN Türk’s mobile applications enable
access to live broadcasts via all platforms
and social media.
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tv2
With a wide range of content and
programming that includes foreign
and domestic TV series, movies and
documentaries, tv2 is clearly differentiated
as Turkey’s new entertainment channel that
appeals to a broad audience across all age
groups. According to TNS A.Ş. data, tv2
achieved an audience share of 1% in
All Day/AB SES and All Day/All Audience
during the period January 1-December 31,
2014. The channel’s audience
share in Prime Time/AB SES and
Prime Time/All Audience stood at
0.85% and 0.77%, respectively.
Dream TV
Launched in 2003 with the slogan, “Follow
Your Dreams,” Dream TV broadcasts
the latest pop music videos, alternative
Turkish music videos and special music
documentaries. The channel also provides
live broadcasts from music festivals
and concerts. In 2004, with the “Native
Language of Music” slogan, Dream Türk
also gained the appreciation of music lovers
with its Turkish pop video clips and special
programming that appeal to a wide range of
audiences.
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OPERATIONS
MEDIA
Renowned for its
pioneering projects
in Turkey’s radio
broadcasting industry,
Doğan Radio Group
launched the new brand
radyonom.com in 2014.
BROADCASTING/EUROPE OPERATIONS
Kanal D Romania
As the face of Kanal D in Romania, Kanal D
Romania started broadcasting in 2007 with
a national broadcast license. The channel
received widespread acclaim with its original
broadcasting approach and became one of
Romania’s most watched television channels
shortly after its launch.
Slow Türk
Established to offer the best love songs to
Turkish listeners, Slow Türk has become one
of the most-popular radio channels in the
country with beautiful, romantic music aired
round-the-clock. Slow Türk Radio reaches
its audience through digital platforms,
Türksat satellite, terrestrial broadcasting
network, internet broadcasts, tablet and
mobile applications.
Euro D
Euro D was founded in 1996 to bring the
latest news from Turkey to Turkish people
living abroad; in a short time, it became a
channel closely followed by a wide audience
of Turkish speakers in Europe. Euro D offers
a rich variety of programming, from news to
TV magazine, entertainment to health.
CNN Türk Radyo
Aired 24 hours a day on 92.5 FM, CNN Türk
was established as a joint venture between
CNN Türk, Doğan Group and Time Warner.
The broadcast stream of the TV channel
CNN Türk is aired live on CNN Türk Radio
to the radio audiences with a professional
journalism approach.
BROADCASTING/ RADIO
BROADCASTING
radyonom.com
Renowned for its pioneering projects in
Turkey’s radio broadcasting industry, Doğan
Radio Group launched the new brand
radyonom.com in 2014.
Radyo D
One of Turkey’s first national radio stations,
Radyo D broadcasts Turkish pop music
via fully digital systems at world-class
standards. Radyo D continues to reach its
listening audience through the D-Smart
digital platform, Türksat satellite, terrestrial
broadcasting network, internet broadcasts,
radyonom.com, and tablet and mobile
applications.
With a user-friendly interface,
radyonom.com is a digital radio platform
featuring a variety of radio stations that play
different genres of music.
BROADCASTING/TV AND MUSIC
PRODUCTION
D Productions
One of the leading production companies in
Turkey, D Productions was founded under
the name ANS International in 1992 and
joined the Doğan TV Holding family in 1998.
Since 2005, the company has operated
as D Yapım Reklamcılık ve Dağıtım A.Ş.,
producing TV series, programs, movies
and providing movie distribution services.
Additionally, Kanal D Home Video, owned by
D Productions, offers a wide range of films
for those who want to enjoy cinema-quality
movies at home.
Doğan Music Company (DMC)
In 2014, DMC, the music industry leader,
held a 25% market share in total CD sales in
Turkey. Together with its partners Seyhan,
Emre and GNL, it accounted for 45% of all
digital music sales in the country in 2014.
BROADCASTING/DIGITAL PLATFORM
D-Smart
Operating under Doğan TV Holding since
2007, D-Smart figures among Turkey’s
leading digital broadcasting platforms.
D-Smart continuously develops and
enriches its content and service packages
in line with changing market dynamics.
D-Smart offer users HD-quality movie
and entertainment channels, 12 different
documentary channels including National
Geographic and Discovery, all the various
national channels, and satellite channels
broadcasting on Türksat; a total of 240
channels, of which 62 are HD quality.
Growing with its investments at the
intersection of internet and digital
broadcasting technologies, D-Smart has
closely monitored evolving market dynamics
and customer needs; as a result, it began to
provide internet services under the Smile
brand in 2010. D-Smart is the first DTH
(direct to home) platform in Turkey that
offers double play (TV and internet services)
in a single package and with a single invoice.
In addition to the services provided via
satellite, since 2013 D-Smart has offered
live TV and content access services via the
internet with the D-Smart BLU application.
Always aiming to provide diversified services
to subscribers, D-Smart enables access to
its rich content via computers, smart phones
and tablets with the D-Smart BLU.
As of year-end 2014, D-Smart expanded its
Pay TV subscriber base to 1.05 million while
increasing the number of ADSL subscribers
to 373 thousand.
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ONLINE PLATFORM/ONLINE AD
MARKETING
Doğan İnternet Yayıncılığı ve Yatırım
A.Ş. (MedyaNet)
MedyaNet, Turkey’s leading online
advertising marketing company, provides a
range of services in display, mobile, online
video, performance-driven digital marketing
and social media.
Working in collaboration with Turkey’s
leading publishers, MedyaNet identifies
advertising spaces in internet-based
communication channels and offers them
to advertisers. MedyaNet manages the
entire process of advertisements, including
publishing, reporting and performance
management.
ONLINE PLATFORM/NEWS PORTALS
hurriyet.com.tr
Hürriyet aims to maintain market leadership
in both publishing and online journalism.
Launched on January 1, 1997,
hurriyet.com.tr was among the first online
newspapers in Turkey. Since October 2000,
the website has expanded from simply
hosting the online edition of Hürriyet
newspaper into providing 24/7 news
broadcasts. Having been transformed into
a full-service news platform in May 2014,
hurriyet.com.tr continues to be the leader
in the Turkish digital world. The website’s
innovative initiatives in mobile application
and e-gazette coupled with a pioneering
approach to social media set hurriyet.com.tr
above the competition.
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OPERATIONS
MEDIA
Hürriyet aims to maintain
market leadership in both
publishing and online
journalism. Launched
on January 1, 1997,
hurriyet.com.tr was among
the first online newspapers
in Turkey.
In 2014, hurriyet.com.tr maintained a
leading position in digital publishing,
with an average of 2.8 million* visitors
daily and 38 million* visitors per month.
hurriyet.com.tr is also popular on social
media, and ranks among Turkey’s top news
websites with the most shared content.
In May 2014, hurriyet.com.tr began to
offer registered members new features
such as news personalization, messaging,
sharing and communicating with writers;
in effect, the website has evolved into a
comprehensive social news platform.
With this application, which is a
first-of-its-kind in both Turkey and the
world, hurriyet.com.tr registered 1 million
members by the end of 2014.
Aiming to offer users access across all
devices, Hürriyet became the first Turkish
news application on Microsoft xBox One
and introduced new Hürriyet mobile
application to users in December 2014.
hurriyet.com.tr reaches readers via all
channels and has significantly increased the
number of its followers on social media.
In 2014, Hürriyet took its offerings to the
next level by adding innovative interactive
features to e-gazette, which is accessible via
tablet and other mobile devices. Hürriyet’s
e-gazette application was downloaded on
approximately 187,000* mobile devices as
of 2014-end.
posta.com.tr
posta.com.tr launched in 2009 to offer the
rich content of Posta newspaper to online
readers. Ranking among Turkey’s top news
websites, posta.com.tr received an average
of 4.8 million unique visitors monthly in
2014; meanwhile, the mobile website
received an average of 308 thousand
visitors per month (Gemius, December
2014). posta.com.tr reaches 193 thousand
followers on Facebook, and 51 thousand
followers on Twitter.
fanatik.com.tr
fanatik.com.tr, the country’s leading
sports website, revamped its mobile version
and live score applications in 2014.
fanatik.com.tr received an average of
7.6 million unique visitors monthly, and more
than 220 million page views in 2014 (Gemius,
2014). Presenting high quality sports news
coupled with a unique approach to journalism,
fanatik.com.tr’s mobile website counted nearly
3 million users in December 2014 (Gemius,
December 2014). fanatik.com.tr prioritizes
social media engagement; it has 1.7 million
followers on Facebook, and 370 thousand
followers on Twitter.
radikal.com.tr
Radikal, the pioneer of innovation in Turkish
media, is the first choice for readers who
seek an independent source of in-depth
information on a wide range of topics, from
politics to technology, culture and arts, to
automotive.
* As of March 24, 2014, Hürriyet Gazetecilik ve Matbaacılık A.Ş. commenced analyzing Google Analytics
data. Monthly averages represent the period April 1-December 31, 2014, and daily averages represent
the period March 25-December 31, 2014.
** 2014 data for the website www.appannie.com represents all of Turkey.
Since October 2010, Radikal has been
published under the umbrella of Hürriyet
Group. After extensive researches, Radikal
elected to adopt a “digital first” strategy. As
of December 2013, Radikal became a digital
newspaper with an innovative, simpler
design that enables faster navigation. In
June 2014, Radikal decided to go
“online-only,” and became Turkey’s most
effective and social digital newspaper.
Thanks to its pioneering mobile application,
Radikal has more mobile followers than
the competitors. Ranking among Turkey’s
top news websites with the biggest social
media following and the highest sharing
rates, Radikal garners utmost respect
and admiration from readers with news
coverage under the RadikaList section.
Radikal received an average of 774
thousand visitors daily, 12.5 million visitors
per month, and 139 million page views* in
2014.
hurriyetdailynews.com
Enriched with blogs and extensive social
network integration, hurriyetdailynews.com
provides readers the most up-to-date,
accurate news on a wide range of
topics, from politics to arts, economy to
technology, sports to everyday life. With its
Facebook and Twitter accounts,
Hürriyet Daily News has a strong social
media presence, and is rapidly moving
towards its goal of further broadening the
audience base via mobile apps and social
media tools.
* Calculated according to Google Analytics 2014 data.
** Comscore, December 2014.
ONLINE PLATFORM/TV AND CONTENT
cnnturk.com
Providing speed, high quality and reliability,
CNN Türk plays a leading role in online
journalism with cnnturk.com and effective
use of its social media accounts. According
to Google Analytics December 2014 data,
cnnturk.com received 7 million unique
visitors monthly and over 100 million page
views per month. The website’s overall
visitor traffic and total page view increased
during the year. Achieving a five-fold
increase in visitor traffic, cnnturk.com was
the fastest-growing news website in 2014.
Consistently improved and constantly
updated, cnnturk.com enables access to
CNN Türk content via all channels thanks
to a strong social media presence and
applications that are compatible with mobile
devices of all brands/models.
kanald.com.tr
Having maintained the title of the
“Most-clicked internet TV website in
Turkey” for many years, kanald.com.tr
received 8 million unique visitors and over
90 million page views monthly, according
to December 2014 data from Google
Analytics.
During the year, a total of 604 million videos
were viewed on kanald.com.tr, delivering
a user-friendly experience with an entirely
revamped design and a platform that
supports all types of mobile devices.
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Boasting more than 15 million followers,
Kanal D continued social media
communications in 2014 via its corporate
social media accounts.
ONLINE PLATFORM/CLASSIFIED ADS
arabam.com
Turkey’s pioneering classified automobile
ads website in Turkey, arabam.com received
an average of 3.3 million unique visitors and
87 million page views monthly, according
to December 2014 data by Gemius. In
addition, the mobile website received
1.7 million visitors in December 2014.
arabam.com, having launched a new design
in December 2013, boasts about 402
thousand followers on Facebook.
hurriyetemlak.com
Launched in 2006 as Hürriyet newspaper’s
online real estate platform, hurriyetemlak.com
is a real estate portal that collects the
entire sector on a comprehensive website.
With an extensive ad portfolio, up-to-date
news, innovative products and projects, the
website stays abreast of developments in
the real estate sector. As of year-end 2014,
hurriyetemlak.com had 2 million unique
visitors monthly.*
hurriyetoto.com
Hurriyetoto.com is a rapidly growing
platform for the automotive sector. In 2014,
the website increased both visitor numbers
and ads placed over the previous year.
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OPERATIONS
MEDIA
Ranking among the
leading career websites,
yenibiris.com closely
monitored new technology
developments in 2014.
yenibiris.com
Ranking among the leading career
websites, yenibiris.com closely monitored
new technology developments in 2014.
According to December 2014 data by
Comscore, yenibiris.com was the second
most-visited career and development
website in Turkey.
mahmure.com
Acquired by Hürriyet Internet Group in
November 2012, mahmure.com received
an average of 2.9 million** unique visitors
monthly during 2014. Together with
Hürriyet Aile and Kelebek, mahmure.com
constitutes Turkey’s largest lifestyle
network.
ekolay.net
Launched in 2014, ekolay.net became a
popular resource for the service sector,
featuring more than 11,000 companies.
ONLINE PLATFORM/OTHER
ONLINE PLATFORM/FAMILY AND
SOCIAL
hurriyetaile.com
With a new site design and a strong team of
writers and experts, hurriyetaile.com
tackles the concept of family from diverse
perspectives, and features content in
various areas of interest. hurriyetaile.com
provides users with a wide range of topics
that include relationships, shopping,
pregnancy and health. As of year-end 2014,
the website attracted 2.7 million* visitors
annually.
* Google Analytics - December 2014.
** Calculated according to Google Analytics 2014 data.
yakala.co
Operating in the group-buying segment,
yakala.co offers numerous deals in various
areas such as tourism, entertainment,
beauty, cultural activities, dining and more.
yakala.co continued to be an effective
advertising channel for companies and
brands in 2014. Making a difference in
the sector with an innovative structure,
yakala.co maintained market leadership by
achieving high growth in 2014.
bigpara.com
Acquired by Hürriyet Internet Group in
November 2012, bigpara.com received
3.3 million visitors monthly** during 2014.
bigpara.com signed a secondary distribution
agreement with BIST (Borsa Istanbul) in
2014, and continues to provide real-time
stock quote services to users. With new
sections, increased functionality and an
advanced technical infrastructure,
bigpara.com is Turkey’s largest personal
finance portal.
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ENERGY
DOĞAN ENERJİ YATIRIMLARI SANAYİ VE
TİCARET A.Ş. (DOĞAN ENERGY)
Active in the energy sector for nearly
20 years, Doğan Holding considers
energy investments as one of its core
business areas. To this end, Doğan Energy
was established in 2000 to engage in
production, transmission, distribution,
domestic and international wholesale and
retail trade of energy from any source and
to realize investments in Turkey and the
region.
Doğan Energy owns 33% of Boyabat
Elektrik Üretim ve Ticaret A.Ş. The license
of the Boyabat Dam and HEPP project
was obtained from the Energy Market
Regulatory Authority (EMRA) on November
13, 2007. Construction was completed
and the project became operational at
full capacity in December 2012. Having
513 MW of installed capacity, the Boyabat
project is expected to generate about
1.5 billion kWh of electricity per annum.
With this investment, one of Turkey’s largest
private sector power plant investments,
Doğan Energy started to help meet the
growing energy needs of the country.
The first and the second units of the
Aslancık HEPP project, each with a capacity
of 60 MW, were commissioned on March
2014 and September 2014, respectively.
The power plant is now operating at full
capacity. With a total installed capacity
of 120 MW, the Aslancık Dam and HEPP
project is situated on Harşit Brook within
the town limits of Doğankent and Tirebolu
in Giresun province in the eastern Black
Sea region. Doğan Holding has a 25% stake
in the project while Doğan Energy holds
an 8.33% share. The project’s electricity
generation license was received from EMRA
on March 20, 2008. The project is expected
to generate 418 million kWh of energy on
an annual basis.
The installed capacity of Mersin WEPP,
which was added to the Group’s energy
portfolio in 2012, was increased to 42 MW,
up from 33 MW, in February 2013. In
addition, Şah WEPP’s installed capacity was
increased from 93 MW to 105 MW in May
2013.
Doğan Energy increased its stake from 25%
to 100% in D-Tes Elektrik Enerjisi Toptan
Satış A.Ş. by purchasing the remaining 75%
shares in 2013. Through D-Tes Elektrik
Enerjisi Toptan Satış A.Ş., which holds
an electricity wholesale license, Doğan
Energy continues to increase its portfolio
in electricity wholesale and retail sale day
by day.
The Group also has a 20% net interest in
oil exploration and production activities
in Northern Iraq through a joint venture
company, Gas Plus Erbil. In 2014, oil
production activities continued at one
well in Bastora and two wells in the
Benenan oil fields. While some of the oil
extracted from these fields is exported,
most is sold on the domestic market.
Production tests performed at the Erbil-2
well in 2014 yielded positive results, and
indicated reserves across the Benenan oil
field. In 2015, the company plans to drill
an additional vertical well and complete
engineering work for Phase-1 and Phase-2
development. Since the regional conflicts
in Iraq from June 2014 have occurred
beyond the boundaries of the Regional
Government, they have not hindered the
company’s oil operations.
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OPERATIONS
RETAIL
Founded in November
1996, D&R opened its first
store in 1997, in Erenköy,
Istanbul. As of year-end
2014, D&R had 146 stores,
with a total sales area
of 58 thousand square
meters.
DOĞAN MÜZİK KİTAP MAĞAZACILIK VE
PAZARLAMA A.Ş. (D&R)
D&R, the retail sector investment of Doğan
Holding, offers a unique service concept in
hobby and culture retailing across a wide
geographic area. D&R aims to encourage
everyone to discover, enjoy and share the
world of culture and entertainment more
frequently and conveniently. The retailer
creates a world that enriches every moment
of life by drawing people together around a
common platform.
selection as well as appealing cultural
events, D&R stores also contribute to the
cultural development of visitors by reserving
designated areas for reading and hosting
book signing days with famous authors.
Founded in November 1996, D&R opened
its first store in 1997, in Erenköy, Istanbul.
As of year-end 2014, D&R operated 146
stores, with a total sales area of 57,950
square meters. D&R stores, located on the
busiest streets and in modern shopping
malls, are visited by an average of 2.5 million
customers monthly, and offer more than
150 thousand varieties of products for sale.
Closely monitoring innovations in the rapidly
developing sector, D&R plans to continue
growing by seizing profitable investment
opportunities. In 2014, D&R acquired
AGT Tanıtım Kâğıt Ürn. San. ve Tic. A.Ş.
(“AGT”), which has sold gifts and toys since
1995. AGT holds the distribution rights
of American Hallmark greeting cards and
gifts, as well as for other products such as
Top Model, Nici, Carte Blanche, History &
Heraldry, Paper Island and Santoro in Turkey.
D&R fulfills an important social responsibility
by motivating the public to read books,
listen to music and watch films. D&R stores
offer a wide range of products, from books
to music, movies to electronics, games to
hobbies, souvenirs to stationery. Admired
by customers with their extensive product
D&R’s online stores - dr.com.tr and
idefix.com.tr - receive 3 million unique
visitors per month. Doğan Holding plans to
further expand D&R’s footprint by investing
in new stores, thus bolstering the market
leader’s retail network.
D&R plans to continue investing in both
e-commerce and retail stores to maintain its
market leading position and increase brand
awareness.
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INDUSTRY
ÇELİK HALAT INCOME STATEMENT SUMMARY
(TL thousand)
2014
Net Sales
156,987
Gross Profit
23,563
9,570
Operating Profit/Loss(*)
EBITDA
13,785
Net Profit/Loss
7,824
(*)
2013
131,942
21,508
9,315
13,026
-608
Change (%)
19
10
3
6
-
Operating Profit/Loss is before other income/expenses from operating activities.
Shareholders
Free float on the BIST and other
Total
ÇELİK HALAT VE TEL SANAYİİ A.Ş.
As one of Doğan Group’s oldest industrial
investments, Çelik Halat was founded in
1962 in order to meet the high carbon steel
wire and rope needs of the country; the
company became operational in 1968. Çelik
Halat is registered by the Capital Markets
Law, and the company’s shares have been
listed on Borsa Istanbul since January 10,
1986.
The ropes and wires produced by
Çelik Halat have been used securely in
cranes, construction, oil and mining industry,
ships, elevators, transportation vehicles,
agricultural vehicles and many other areas
for many years. Continuously improving
Share (TL)
12,985,657
3,514,343
16,500,000
Share (%)
78.70
21.30
100.00
and growing since the day it was founded,
Çelik Halat manufactures steel wire ropes,
industrial galvanized wires, industrial spring
wires, bead wires and concrete strands.
Çelik Halat is positioned as a strong,
leading brand and the number one Turkish
manufacturer in the industry in terms
of industrial know-how, organizational
structure and sales volume. Çelik Halat
achieves a large sales volume in every
operating region thanks to its qualityoriented products and services.
The company formulates strategies to
transfer its domestic market success to the
international arena and increase exports. To
this end, Çelik Halat explores and evaluates
various cooperation opportunities including
acquisitions and strategic partnerships with
companies operating in Europe.
The company has had TSE EN ISO
9001:2008 Quality Reliability and
environmental safety certification such as
ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 for many
years. In addition, Çelik Halat holds API logo
usage permission with its quality approved
by the American Petroleum Institute, the
world’s leading oil industry organization,
along with “Red Vein” Trademark
Registration Certification and Lyods quality
certifications. Çelik Halat is also the only
Turkish company that actively participates
in the EWRIS (European Steel Wire Ropes
Manufacturers Federation), CET (European
Wire Manufacturers Committee) and ESIS
(European Concrete Strand Manufacturers
Association) organizations.
The company completed its investments
to increase the production capacity of high
value-added rope at the end of March 2013;
thanks to these investments, total rope sales
grew during the reporting year. In 2014,
Çelik Halat recorded all-time high sales
volumes in wire and concrete strand. During
the year, the company’s total production
climbed to 59,527 tons, up by 6% compared
to 2013. In addition, Çelik Halat’s total sales
volume rose to 60,676 tons, up by 10%.
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OPERATIONS
INDUSTRY
DİTAŞ INCOME STATEMENT SUMMARY
(TL thousand)
Net Sales
Gross Profit
EBITDA
Net Profıt/Loss
(*)
2014
69,564
21,097
9,886
11,914
7,368
2013
52,270
12,198
3,143
4,947
3,916
Change (%)
33
73
215
141
88
Shareholders
Total
DİTAŞ DOĞAN YEDEK PARÇA İMALAT
VE TEKNİK A.Ş. (DİTAŞ)
Founded in 1972 to operate in the
automotive supplier industry, Ditaş
manufactures steering and suspension
systems parts for all types of land
transportation vehicles. Ditaş meets
80% of Turkey’s market demand for
commercial vehicle manufacturers and
15% of the market demand for private
vehicle manufacturers for various parts.
In addition, Ditaş holds a significant share
in the replacement market. The company
is governed by the Capital Markets Law
and the regulations of the Capital Markets
Board. Ditaş shares have been listed on
Borsa Istanbul since May 21, 1991.
Share (TL)
7,359,315
2,640,685
10,000,000
Share (%)
73.59
26.41
100.00
Having received ISO/TS 16949:2009
Automotive Suppliers Quality System
Certification, ISO 14001:2004
Environmental Management System
Certification and the FORD Q1 award, Ditaş
is also a class “A” supplier of Turkey’s biggest
vehicle manufacturers.
With more than 30 years of experience,
Ditaş is one of the biggest steering and
suspension systems manufacturers in
Turkey. The most important factors behind
the company’s sustainable success include:
the strong brand reputation resulting from
operating under the umbrella of a powerful
entity like Doğan Holding; closely monitoring
technological trends and developments of
the industry; and using state-of-the-art IT
systems in the plants, highly skilled human
resources, modern engineering systems
and advanced integrated manufacturing
facilities.
Ditaş has taken important steps to become
a reputable brand as an original equipment
supplier in the global automotive market
and also in the automotive aftermarket.
The company has decided to further carry
out sales and marketing for its products
with three separate local companies that
respectively serve: the Commonwealth of
Independent States including Russia; Asia
Pacific countries; North and South America.
One of these local enterprises is located
in the Russian Federation, another is in the
People’s Republic of China and the third is
based in the US. Moreover, Ditaş disclosed
that 100% of the capital of three companies
will belong to Ditaş: D Stroy Ltd. in the
Russian Federation with capital of RUB
3,500,000 and Ditaş Trading Shanghai Co.
Ltd. in China with capital of RMB 600,000.
The share capital of Ditaş America LLC is
US$ 100,000.
In 2014, the company’s production of
3.2 million units matched that of previous
years. However, average selling prices
increased 24% compared to a year earlier.
As a result, Ditaş’s revenue rose 33% over
the previous year, to TL 70 million, while
EBITDA increased to TL 11.9 million, up
from TL 4.9 million in 2013.
DOĞAN ORGANİK ÜRÜNLER (DOĞAN
ORGANIC)
Founded in 2002 with the aim to become
the leader of organic dairy farming and
livestock breeding in Turkey, Doğan Organic
has become the largest supplier of organic
drinking milk sold in the Turkish market
today. This was achieved thanks to the
company’s high quality production coupled
with sustainable growth and effective
marketing strategies. With an annual
production capacity of 5,000 tons, Doğan
Organic is one of the Europe’s largest
organic livestock breeding concerns.
Doğan Organic doubled its capacity after
receiving organic certification in 2005 from
an EU accredited control and certification
services company.
With the goal of leading farmers in
the Kelkit region to switch to organic
production, Doğan Organic launched a
contract-farming project in 2006. Under
this initiative, Doğan Organic refurbished
animal shelters and trained local farmers
on pertinent issues, such as organic
fodder crops, milking, shelter systems
and fertilizer usage. In addition to sharing
its sector experience and know-how
throughout the project, the company
also supported farmers by executing the
various stages of the production process,
from the production of organic raw milk to
processing and marketing. Approximately
45% of the organic raw milk produced in
Turkey originates from Doğan Organic’s
facilities and contracted farmers.
Expanding its production network
each year, Doğan Organic has been
producing organic milk and dairy products
for the M Life brand of Migros, the most
preferred national supermarket chain
by Turkish AB-income group customers.
Undertaking new investments, Doğan
Organic developed its own brand, which will
launch in January 2015. As a result of all
these developments, the company holds a
100% share of the original-branded organic
milk products sold in the country’s largest
national supermarket chains.
Doğan Organic continues to provide
trainings to local farmers on organic
agriculture and livestock breeding in
order to add value and support regional
development. As a founding member
of the Organic Products Manufacturers
Association, the company shares
its experience and know-how with
other enterprises via symposiums and
conferences organized by the association.
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The success of Doğan Organic in activities
aimed at regional development is
recognized with various awards each year. In
2005, Doğan Organic was named one of the
top 10 socially responsible investments in
Europe by the European Union Directorate
of Business Affairs. In 2006, Doğan Organic
was honored with the “Best Agricultural
Investment of the Year” award, presented by
the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization
(FAO) on World Food Day.
Following a number of awards received in
2012, Doğan Organic received the first prize
in the SME category at the “Partnership,
Innovation and Impact” themed European
CSR Awards. The competition was
sponsored by the European Commission,
Corporate Social Responsibility
Communications and held for the first time
in 2013.
Doğan Organic continues to strive to
transform Kelkit and the surrounding
area, an extremely favorable region for
organic dairy and livestock farming, into
a well-known hub of high quality organic
production.
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OPERATIONS
TOURISM
MİLTA BODRUM MARINA
Marinas are of great importance in Turkey,
which is surrounded by sea on three sides,
due to the tourism and employment
opportunities these facilities provide to
their environs. Turkey has an exceptional
location for marina tourism, which currently
constitutes 25% of the country’s total
tourism revenues.
In 2014, the number of yachts navigating
Turkish waters increased more than
15%, indicating the need for new marina
investments around the country.
With its world class service quality,
convenient location in the city center just 40
minutes from the airport, professional staff
working to provide customer satisfaction
beyond expectations and customer specific
service diversification, Milta Bodrum Marina
ranks among the top five marinas in the
Mediterranean basin.
Milta Bodrum Marina has a market share
of 2.1% among the Tourism Establishment
Certified marinas with a client portfolio
that includes sailboat, catamaran and
motor-yacht owners, charter companies
and boating agencies. Despite having the
heaviest traffic among all yacht marinas in
the country, Milta Bodrum Marina conducts
operations with an environmentally friendly
approach.
Ranking in the top 50 marinas among 25
countries in terms of service quality, Milta
Bodrum Marina regularly receives awards
from various institutions that recognize
excellence in this arena. Milta Bodrum
Marina received the “Five Golden Anchors”
international quality award from the
European Boating Association, entitling the
facility to be recommended to yacht owners
around the world. In addition, Milta Bodrum
Marina further bolsters its prestigious
market position, both nationally and
internationally, with the “National Blue Flag”
award it has received each year since 1997.
IŞIL CLUB BODRUM
Since starting up operations in 1985, Işıl
Club Bodrum has been one of the leading
accommodation providers in the Bodrum
region with its customer-oriented approach,
wide range of services, comfort and high
quality.
In 2014, increasing competition among
tourism companies and destinations
resulted in excessive price cuts by some in
the sector. The political situation in Turkey
combined with the insufficient capacity of
air travel companies to meet demand and
pressure originating from tour operators left
tourism companies in distress from time to
time. Thanks to its strong financial structure
and forward-looking strategies,
Işıl Club managed to remain unaffected
from fluctuations plaguing the industry.
During the year, Işıl Club shared first place
among the best hotels in Turkey with 9.5
points at the Zoover awards. The Club also
ranked the highest in terms of customer
satisfaction among the destinations in
Turkey and the Aegean region by leading
tourism survey sites such as tripadvisor.com
and holidaycheck.com. In addition, as a result
of its long-term success in periodic annual
inspections, Işıl Club is entitled to receive
HACCP quality assurance certification and
“Blue Flag” awards.
IŞIL TUR (IŞIL TOUR)
Established by Doğan Holding in 1997 to
perform travel brokerage services, Işıl Tour
mainly carries out fleet and daily car rentals,
corporate hotel reservations, air ticket sales
and corporate events. Having the ability to
offer various services needed by companies
under one roof with the assurance of
Doğan Group provides Işıl Tour a significant
competitive advantage.
As of 2014, 553 IATA and over 7,900
non-IATA agencies are actively selling tickets
in Turkey. Işıl Tour figures among the top
100 IATA agencies in Turkey. The company
also is an authorized dealer for Turkish
Airlines (THY), Pegasus, Onur Air, Atlas Jet
and Sun Express. Işıl Tour, while providing a
wide range of services from corporate travel
events to domestic and international ticket
sales, also sells air tickets online via
milta.com and promobilet.com.
In addition, Işıl Tour offers fleet and daily
car rental services under the Işıl Rent a
Car brand with a fleet of 1,100 vehicles, all
purchased by equity. Işıl Tour provides this
service through its branch at Izmir Adnan
Menderes Airport and offices in Ankara,
Antalya and Istanbul.
In 2010, the company further expanded
its offering and started to provide services
with the Işıl Events brand in domestic and
international meetings, incentive tours
and conventions and event management.
In 2014, Işıl Events organized over 70
meetings and events for various institutions.
Işıl Tour is a “Group A” travel agency and a
member of the Association of Turkish Travel
Agencies (TÜRSAB).
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MİLTA HAVACILIK (MILTA AVIATION)
Doğan Havacılık (Doğan Aviation), which
was established in 2002, joined the Milta
family by merging with Milta Turizm
İşletmeleri A.Ş. on December 25, 2012.
Milta Aviation provides domestic and
international air taxi transportation services
with a 10-passenger capacity Falcon 2000
EX sn 2007 airplane that is registered as a
Milta Turizm asset.
KANDİLLİ GAYRİMENKUL YATIRIMLARI
YÖNETİM İNŞAAT VE TİCARET A.Ş.
(KANDİLLİ GAYRİMENKUL)
Kandilli Gayrimenkul was founded on
November 2, 2012 as a joint venture
company with Milta and Rönesans
Gayrimenkul Yatırım A.Ş., with each holding
a 50% stake. Kandilli Gayrimenkul purchased
a 23,685 sqm land in Ümraniye, Istanbul to
develop real estate projects.
NAKKAŞTEPE GAYRİMENKUL
YATIRIMLARI İNŞAAT YÖNETİM
VE TİCARET A.Ş. (NAKKAŞTEPE
GAYRİMENKUL)
Nakkaştepe Gayrimenkul was founded on
April 5, 2012 as a joint venture company
with Milta and Rönesans Gayrimenkul
Yatırım A.Ş., with each holding a 50%
stake. Nakkaştepe Gayrimenkul purchased
a 38,323 sqm land in Bayraklı, Izmir to
develop real estate projects. The project
planning and design work relating to
planned investments continued in 2014.
Construction is expected to start in 2015.
M-INVESTMENT 1 LLC
On April 14, 2014, Milta Turizm
İşletmeleri A.Ş. established M-Investment
1 LLC in the United States to invest in real
estate projects. As of December 31, 2014,
the capital of M-Investment 1 LLC totaled
US$ 10,400,000.
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OPERATIONS
REAL ESTATE
MARKETING
MİLPA TİCARİ VE SINAİ ÜRÜNLER
PAZARLAMA SANAYİ VE TİCARET A.Ş.
(MILPA)
Milpa was established in 1980 to carry
out direct marketing of motor vehicles,
consumer durables and consumer products.
Throughout the years, the company has
diversified its business activities into
many sectors ranging from electronics to
automobiles, computers to real estate.
With 35 years of experience in various
sectors, management approach that open
to change, and a well-skilled workforce,
Milpa has demonstrated stable and balanced
growth in marketing, an area that is fiercely
competitive.
The company revised its targets and
strategies during the 2000s and decided
to focus on the real estate sector. With this
decision, Milpa ramped up its real estate
investments and increased its business
activities. The construction and sale of
the Automall Project, consisting of 662
independent units, and Milpark Housing
Project were completed and delivered to
their owners in 2010.
MİLPA INCOME STATEMENT SUMMARY
(TL thousand)
2014
2013
Change (%)
Net Sales
7,651
5,216
47
Gross Profit
-1,390
-423
228
-4,064
-4,101
-1
EBITDA
-4,047
-4,082
-1
-485
-9,574
-95
Net Profıt/Loss
(*)
Shareholders
Total
Effective strategies, developed with a
thorough analysis of closely followed market
dynamics, play a major role in Milpa’s strong
position today.
Milpa is one of the most reliable companies
in the sector, thanks to its prudent and
timely investment decisions along with a
customer-oriented approach that it has
adopted since day one.
Share (TL)
Share (%)
153,868,461
86.27
24,486,491
13.73
178,354,952
100.00
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FINANCIAL SERVICES
AND OTHER
DD KONUT FİNANSMANI A.Ş.
(DD MORTGAGE)
Doğan Holding founded DD Mortgage in
2006 as the first mortgage company in
Turkey established under the framework of
the new Mortgage Law.
With the entry into force of Mortgage
Law No. 5582 in 2007, DD Mortgage filed
a license application with the Banking
Regulation and Supervision Agency (BRSA).
In July of the same year, Deutsche Bank AG
purchased a 49% stake in the company.
Following the receipt of the operating
license from the BRSA in June 2008,
the company commenced its mortgage
operations. Subsequently, DD Mortgage
also received approval to provide insurance
agency services from the BRSA; the
company started to offer insurance sales
as of July 2009. As a result, DD Mortgage
became capable of meeting the insurance
needs of customers in connection with their
mortgage loans. A pioneer in the industry
since its inception, DD Mortgage completed
the first mortgage portfolio transfer at
international standards in Turkey in February
2010.
DD Mortgage conducts sales through its
branches, website, call center and direct
sales channels, while marketing efforts are
conducted through real estate development
projects, real estate offices and the internet.
With two branches in Istanbul (Beşiktaş and
Ataşehir), DD Mortgage develops
client-specific mortgage loans and
mortgage-collateralized personal loan
products for potential homeowners.
DD Mortgage’s competitive advantages
include a strong capital structure; extensive
know-how and network owing to the
partnership between Deutsche Bank and
Doğan Group; highly competent staff;
advanced technology infrastructure; and
customer-oriented service approach.
Market strength resulting from two
powerful partners has played a major role in
the steady expansion of DD Mortgage’s loan
portfolio. The medium- and long-term stock
and bond issues, amounting to
TL 260 million since 2010, had led to a
reduction in lending costs by extending
maturities. As of year-end 2014, DD
Mortgage reported total assets of TL 633
million and a total loan portfolio of TL
446 million. In 2014, the industry’s nonperforming loan ratio was 0.50%; however,
DD Mortgage kept its NPL ratio at 0.30%.
In July 2014, the company’s name was
changed from DD Konut Finansman A.Ş.
to DD Finansman A.Ş. The website of the
company redesign followed in August
2014. DD Mortgage’s new website
received the “Best in Class” award in
the financial services category at the
Interactive Media Awards. This renowned
competition recognizes the highest
standards of excellence in website design
and development, and honors individuals
and organizations for their outstanding
achievements.
DD Mortgage is a member of GYODER
(Real Estate Investment Trusts Association),
the Financial Institutions Association,
and AHK (German-Turkish Chamber of
Commerce and Industry) in Turkey, and the
MBA (Mortgage Bankers Association) in the
United States.
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OPERATIONS
FINANCIAL SERVICES AND OTHER
With the capability to
perform all types of
factoring transactions,
including debt collection,
financing, intelligence,
accounting and other
related services, Doğan
Faktoring specializes
in debt collection, the
primary service it provides
to Doğan Group and the
media sector.
DOĞAN FAKTORİNG (DOĞAN
FACTORING)
Founded in April 1999 and restructured in
June 2001, Doğan Factoring undertakes
the collection of advertising and other
receivables on behalf of Doğan Group.
With the capability to perform all types
of factoring transactions, including debt
collection, financing, intelligence, accounting
and other related services, Doğan Factoring
specializes in debt collection, the primary
service it provides to Doğan Group and the
media sector.
In addition to debt collection, Doğan
Factoring also provides other services such
as accounting, reconciliation, legal services
and financing. The company efficiently
allocates nearly all of the funds it generates
through its own shareholders’ equity and
loans to non-group companies.
As a member of the Credit Registration
Bureau (“CRB”), Doğan Factoring can
make inquiries regarding bounced checks,
risk reports and check reports, and
provide information on loan customers’
consolidated credit and risk limits. With
its skilled workforce, the company also
carries out comprehensive risk analyses
for trade receivables, thereby minimizing
the collection problems customers could
encounter.
In September 2006, Doğan Factoring
became a member of the Factoring
Association. The Association was
established to improve the overall factoring
sector in line with a standardized ethics
framework, by encouraging cooperation
among factoring companies, and to
represent the sector before the public.
Subsequently, the Factoring Association
was dissolved and the company became
a member of the Association of Financial
Leasing, Factoring and Financing
Companies, which was established pursuant
to Law No: 6361 and that stipulated
mandatory membership for sector
enterprises.
Doğan Factoring plans to expand its
non-group financing operations while
maintaining profitability.
ÖNCÜ GİRİŞİM SERMAYESİ YATIRIM
ORTAKLIĞI A.Ş. (ÖNCÜ VENTURE
CAPITAL INVESTMENT TRUST - ÖNCÜ
VCIT)
Doğan Holding founded Öncü Venture
Capital (“Öncü VCIT”) on December 18,
2014.
Öncü Venture Capital Investment Trust’s
vision is to realize profitable and sustainable
investments across business sectors
and industries. The company also aims
and to provide services that will improve
transparency in society and contribute to
the economic welfare of individuals.
Öncü VCIT’s investment policy is geared
towards achieving steady, sustainable and
solid growth. The company aims to invest
in Turkey-based startup enterprises that
have the capability to generate cash and
high profits as well as the potential to
achieve above-average capital efficiency, but
require capital and management know-how
to realize their full potential. Öncü VCIT
plans to invest in such startups within the
framework of the Capital Markets Law, the
regulations of the Capital Markets Board
and other applicable legislation as well as in
accordance with the principles approved by
the General Assembly.
To be selected for investment, startup
companies must aim to develop equipment,
materials, services or new products,
methods, systems and production
techniques that have both the potential
for industrial or agricultural use and for
commercial success. Alternatively, these
target enterprises should be positioned
such that they can achieve their business
objectives with management, technical, and
capital support.
The investment period will be determined
separately for each company investment on
the basis of the venture capital model, but in
general will range between three and seven
years.
Öncü VCIT will not target any particular
sectors in its venture capital investments.
The company plans to invest in any business
areas as long as the conditions of its
investment policy are met. However, in the
selection of target enterprises, the company
may give priority to those business areas in
which the parent company Doğan Holding
operates or is associated with, due to its
know-how and experience.
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The business areas in which Öncü VCIT
plans to invest include but are not limited to
the following:
•Advertising
•Internet publishing, social media etc.
•Information and software technology
•Digital and internet platforms
•E-commerce
•Entertainment, gaming etc.
•Education
•Retail, distribution etc.
•Publishing and broadcasting
•All kinds of power generation,
transmission, distribution and trade
•Electric cars and other vehicles
•Tourism
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SUSTAINABILITY
SUSTAINABLE GROWTH
AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Doğan Holding deems the
protection of the natural
environment as one of its
key responsibilities for the
sake of humanity.
DOĞAN GROUP ENVIRONMENTAL
POLICY
Providing products and services in a wide
range of sectors, Doğan Group companies
devise policies and strategies to protect and
improve the environment; prevent pollution;
preserve and foster biodiversity, wildlife,
ecology, flora and fauna, water ways and
natural resources.
Doğan Holding deems the protection of
the natural environment as one of its key
responsibilities for the sake of humanity.
Doğan Holding’s environmental
management policy focuses on the
following five areas:
• Energy
• Waste Management, Disposal and
Recycling
• Water Use
• Transport
• Air Emissions
Doğan Group is committed to:
• Complying with international legal
regulations approved by national public
agencies, environmental laws, regulations
and other obligations;
• Pursuing international best practices,
including those not demanded by public
authorities, so as to internalize those that
could contribute to our business;
• Raising the environmental awareness of
the citizens of Turkey and the citizens of
other countries where our publications
and broadcasts are available;
• Opting for and utilizing eco-friendly
technologies;
• Devising eco-friendly products and
services;
• Reusing or recycling raw materials and
equipment in order to save natural
resources;
• Increasing energy efficiency and
prioritizing renewable energies in all our
operations to ensure responsible energy
consumption;
• Taking action to measure and improve
the environmental footprint of our Group
activities;
• Improving the efficiency of the Doğan
Environmental Management System on
an ongoing basis, and disclosing it to the
public;
• Ensuring that the environmental
management systems of Group
companies are in line with the accepted
standards, certified and periodically
audited by authorized firms;
• Reviewing the environmental policy of
the Company regularly and monitoring
the compliance of the Holding and Group
companies with this policy;
• Communicating and devising joint
projects with environmentalist NGOs;
• Training all employees about the natural
environment and encouraging them to
participate in ecological activities;
• Communicating with all stakeholders
regarding the protection of natural
environment, administering training
seminars, and expending efforts to
diminish our environmental footprint and
to protect biodiversity in all our areas of
operation.
Doğan Group’s Environmental Policy is
followed by the Holding and all Group
companies. Group companies participate
in the determination of environmental
objectives. The Early Risk Detection
Committee is charged with implementing
the Environmental Policy. The Committee
sets environmental objectives, establishes
the environmental management system,
determines performance criteria, and
creates action plans. The efficiency of the
environmental management system is
audited by the audit departments of the
Holding and Group companies, and the
results are submitted for the assessment
of the Audit Committee and the Board of
Directors.
DOĞAN HOLDING’S ENVIRONMENTAL
PROJECTS
Doğan Holding
Doğan Holding closely monitors and
implements practices that ensure
environmental sustainability in its
administrative buildings. The Holding’s head
office, in use since 2011, is equipped with
new generation cooling devices in line
with EU norms; these devices use
the eco-friendly gases R 410 and
R 132. State-of-the-art, eco-friendly
fire-extinguishing systems are also installed
at the headquarters building. In addition, fire
extinguishers’ system weight reduced since
these are increasingly replaced with
eco- and people-friendly systems deploying
FM 200 and Novac 1230 gases in
accordance with EU standards. The
insulation technology used in the
building has led to a decline in natural gas
consumption for heating purposes and in
electricity consumption for cooling, resulting
in a reduction in overall CO2 emissions.
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Media
Yaysat: Under the agreement signed
between the Aegean Forest Foundation and
Yaysat, the company was allocated about
76,000 sqm of land near the Izmir-Çeşme
highway for afforestation. This tract was
planted with a total of 9,400 trees including
Rosemary, Blue Cypress and Black Cypress;
Firethorn and Oleander; and 16,000
perennial plants.
Hürriyet: Through its Environmental Audit
Unit, Hürriyet newspaper works to protect
nature, the environment and human
health, and administers training programs
to raise environmental awareness among
employees. Engaging in intensive efforts to
ensure environmental sustainability, Hürriyet
strives to reduce consumption of energy
resources, such as electric power, water
and natural gas, by using energy-efficient
equipment in all its units. Additionally,
the company conducts studies to utilize
appropriate and advanced technologies to
reduce its CO2 emissions.
Hürriyet sends waste paper, hazardous
waste and materials used in production to
licensed waste disposal or recycling firms.
Efficient production planning, minimal
inventory usage and improvement of work
methods are among the measures used to
reduce waste creation at the production
site.
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SUSTAINABILITY
SUSTAINABLE GROWTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Doğan Energy ensures that
all power plant operations
are in compliance with
applicable laws, rules and
regulations, and conducts
its business activities with
an eco-friendly approach.
Energy
Doğan Energy ensures that all power plant
operations are in compliance with applicable
laws, rules and regulations, and conducts
its business activities with an eco-friendly
approach.
Şah WEPP: As part of efforts to reduce
carbon emissions at Şah WEPP, the
Gold Standard certification process was
completed; as a result, some 504,397 tons
of CO2 emissions were prevented over the
last three years. Şah WEPP also undertook
other various environmental initiatives,
such as planting 383 trees and providing
vehicles, personnel and needed materials to
the Bursa Directorate of National Parks and
Wildlife Protection. In addition, feedboxes
were installed to provide food for birds
during winter months, and animal feed for
deer was placed in suitable locations.
Mersin WEPP: Committed to improving the
environmental conditions of the surrounding
region, Mersin WEPP planted saplings in
various locations with the facility’s operating
area.
Boyabat Elektrik Üretim ve Ticaret A.Ş.:
Boyabat Dam and HEPP were managed
in line with the Law on the Environment
No. 2872 and the relevant permits and
licenses. Boyabat Elektrik completed quality
compliance efforts in 2014 and obtained
the ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004,
OHSAS 18001:2007, and ISO 50001:2011
quality certifications for the Boyabat Dam
and HEPP.
Aslancık Elektrik: The company completed
quality compliance efforts in 2014 and
obtained the ISO 9001:2008,
ISO 14001:2004, OHSAS 18001:2007 and
ISO 50001:2011 quality certifications.
Industry
Çelik Halat: Çelik Halat conducts studies
to determine how to use energy and
other natural resources in the most
efficient manner. The company closely
monitors electricity, natural gas and
water consumption, and performs
technical studies to be more efficient.
The company has also commissioned a
Cogeneration Unit to lower the company’s
electricity expenses. Closely monitoring all
legislative and regulatory developments
related to waste management, Çelik
Halat undertakes systematic efforts
to minimize and efficiently manage
waste from its operations. To that end,
authorized independent firms carry out
“Emission Measurements” to ensure that
the air emissions generated by production
processes are kept within prescribed limits.
Pursuant to the “Regulation on Industrial
Air Pollution Control,” improvements were
carried out and/or new systems were set up
to clean and aerate the galvanized wire and
bead wire production lines.
Ditaş: Ditaş carries out production
processes with an eco-friendly approach
and meticulously fulfills all of its
environmental responsibilities. Aiming to
conserve natural resources, in 2010 Ditaş
initiated the TTGV Project, which targets
water recycling. To date, the company has
recycled a total of 60,642 m³ of water and
saved some TL 186,550. Additionally, a total
of 14,780 kilograms of paper, cardboard
and plastic waste collected at the factory in
2014 was dispatched to recycling firms, the
equivalent of saving 251 trees.
Doğan Organic: Conducting its operations
with an environmental friendly approach,
Doğan Organic not only meets all legal and
regulatory requirements but also raises
employee awareness on environmental
issues through regular training programs.
As part of its environmental responsibilities,
the company notifies the Ministry of
Environment and Urbanization regarding its
environmental practices on an annual basis.
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Tourism
Milta Bodrum Marina: Milta Bodrum Marina
is an international marina that has received
the “Blue Flag” designation every year since
1997 thanks to the facility’s high quality
standards, modern infrastructure and
in-demand services. The recipient of the
“Five Gold Anchors” award presented by
the European Union, Milta Bodrum Marina
also won the “Environmental Awareness
Award” from TURÇEV (Foundation for
Environmental Education) in 2014.
Milta Işıl Club: In 2014, Milta Işıl Club once
again received the prestigious “Blue Flag”
designation, an international indicator
of environmental awareness with great
significance in the tourism industry. The
holiday resort also expanded the scope of
its environmental friendly practices with
the use of solar energy, solar water heating
systems and environmental friendly cleaning
materials.
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SUSTAINABILITY
CORPORATE SOCIAL
RESPONSIBILITY
Making significant
contributions to the
Turkish economy and
employment with strong
brands in a wide range
of business areas, Doğan
Holding also invests in the
country’s youth, social
development and future
with corporate social
responsibility initiatives
in education, health, arts
& culture, society and the
environment.
Our main approach to social responsibility
can be defined as taking an active part in and
creating lasting social value for Turkey on
its journey towards becoming a developed
country.
We fulfill our social responsibility, an integral
part of our corporate citizenship, through
various projects carried out by Aydın Doğan
Foundation and our companies.
Making significant contributions to the Turkish
economy and employment with strong
brands in a wide range of business areas,
Doğan Holding also invests in the country’s
youth, social development and future with
corporate social responsibility initiatives in
education, health, arts & culture, society
and the environment. The corporate social
responsibility projects carried out by Group
companies and Aydın Doğan Foundation
provide a positive model for other companies
in the country.
FOR YOUTH
Young Communicators Competition
The Aydın Doğan Foundation organizes
the Young Communicators Competition
for students in university communications
departments to help increase the number of
qualified professionals in the media industry.
In 2014, a total of 1,351 students
participated in the 26th edition of the Young
Communicators Competition with 1,057
projects in the categories of publishing,
broadcasting, advertising, public relations and
online media. The jury selected 64 projects and
113 students received awards at the ceremony
held in Istanbul.
Ongoing Support to Education
Since its establishment, the Aydın Doğan
Foundation has launched many initiatives that
have helped to raise the bar in the Turkish
educational system. The educational facilities
constructed by the Foundation and donated
to the Ministry of National Education are listed
below:
• Işıl Sema Doğan Elementary School,
Gümüşhane
• Atatürk University Aydın Doğan Private
Elementary School, Erzurum
• Yaşar and İrfani Doğan Industrial Vocational
High School, Kelkit-Gümüşhane
• Erzincan Social Sciences High School,
Erzincan
• Hürriyet Industrial Vocational Anatolian High
School, Erzincan
• Bahçelievler Aydın Doğan Vocational High
School for Trade (Communications)
• Bağcılar Aydın Doğan Vocational High
School for Health
• Gümüşhane University Kelkit Aydın Doğan
Vocational School, Gümüşhane
• Galatasaray University Aydın Doğan
Auditorium, Istanbul
• TEGV Sema and Aydın Doğan Educational
Park, Istanbul
• Sema Doğan Park, Gümüşhane
• Aydın Doğan Center for Science and the
Arts, Afyon
• Nene Hatun High School Aydın Doğan
Dormitory for Girls, Erzurum
• Erzincan University Aydın Doğan Dormitory
for Girls, Erzincan
• Hacı Hüsrev Doğan Dormitory for Girls,
Kelkit-Gümüşhane
• Aydın Doğan Dormitory for Girls, KürtünGümüşhane
• Aydın Doğan Dormitory for Girls, KöseGümüşhane
• Aydın Doğan Dormitory for Girls, ŞiranGümüşhane
• Aydın Doğan Sports Complex, Gümüşhane
Kelkit Aydın Doğan Vocational School:
Enrolling a total of 643 students, the School
offers educational programs in Computer
Technology, Agriculture and Livestock
Production, Electronics and Automation,
Accounting and Taxation, Transportation
Services, and Veterinary Medicine.
Bahçelievler Aydın Doğan Vocational High
School For Trade (Communications):
Specialized in journalism as well as radio and
TV broadcasting, Bahçelievler Aydın Doğan
Anatolian Vocational and Technical High School
held its 13th graduation ceremony in 2014.
Bağcılar Aydın Doğan Vocational High
School for Health: The Bağcılar Aydın Doğan
Vocational and Technical Anatolian High
School, with a capacity of 720 students, trains
emergency medical technicians, anesthesia
technicians and nurses.
Dormitories for Girls: The following girls
dormitories were constructed by the Aydın
Doğan Foundation under the “Dad, Send Me
to School” initiative, which attracted much
public attention, and were later donated to the
Ministry of National Education: Nene Hatun
High School Aydın Doğan Dormitory for Girls
(Erzurum), Aydın Doğan Dormitory for Girls
(Erzincan), Hacı Hüsrev Doğan Dormitory for
Girls (Kelkit), Aydın Doğan Dormitory for Girls
(Kürtün), Aydın Doğan Dormitory for Girls
(Köse) and Aydın Doğan Dormitory for Girls
(Şiran).
In 2014, a total of 27 girls, residing at nine
dormitories constructed by the Aydın Doğan
Foundation and the “Dad, Send Me to School”
initiative, were hosted in Istanbul for five
75
days, in the company of their coordinating
teachers. This initiative aims to honor these
students, all ranked among the top three in
their respective schools, for their achievements
and to contribute to their social and cultural
development. During the program, students
had the opportunity to visit tourist attractions
and historical sites in Istanbul as well as area
universities.
TEGV Sema and Aydın Doğan Educational
Park: The Aydın Doğan Foundation continues
to support the Fındıkzade Sema and Aydın
Doğan Educational Park, established in 1996
by the Educational Volunteers Foundation of
Turkey (TEGV). As a result of this support, the
Foundation has contributed to the education
of nearly 73 thousand children over an 18-year
period.
Aydın Doğan Center for Science and Arts:
Founded in Afyon, Aydın Doğan Center for
Science and Arts is an educational institution
affiliated with the Ministry of National
Education, General Directorate of Special
Education Guidance and Counseling Services.
The Center endeavors to identify gifted or
highly talented children at the elementary
school or junior high school level and to
maximize their potential through special
training programs provided by specially trained
teachers with the use of advanced educational
tools.
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33 dormitories and 12
elementary schools have
been constructed, and
approximately 10,500
girls have received tuition
scholarships over the
past nine years through
“Dad, Send me to School “
campaign that is endowed
TL1 million by Doğan
Gazetecilik.
Education Reform Initiative (ERG)
Abiding by the slogan “Quality education for
all,” the Aydın Doğan Foundation supports
numerous initiatives that are designed
to improve the conditions of educational
instruction in Turkey. To this end, the
Foundation serves as an active board member
of the Education Reform Initiative (ERG)
together with other leading foundations in
Turkey. ERG undertakes research, advocacy
and monitoring studies for the social and
economic development of the country, with a
focus on education reform.
London School of Economics
The Aydın Doğan Foundation sponsors the
Contemporary Turkish Studies Chair at the
European Institute of the London School of
Economics (LSE), one of the world’s most
prestigious educational institutions. The
Foundation is also on the Advisory Board of
the Chair, which will provide significant support
for the recognition of modern Turkey globally.
“Dad, Send Me to School”
Launched on April 23, 2005 by Doğan
Gazetecilik, the “Dad, Send Me to School”
initiative aims to give young girls across
Turkey access to educational opportunities.
The campaign is the brainchild of Doğan
Gazetecilik’s Honorary Chairwoman, Hanzade
Doğan Boyner. To date, the campaign has
helped countless girls become well-educated
and productive individuals.
Under the “Dad, Send Me to School” campaign,
girls deprived of educational opportunities are
identified and provided with material support.
In addition, various activities are organized to
raise public awareness on the issue.
Thanks to the generous financial support
obtained for the campaign, to which Doğan
Gazetecilik has also contributed TL 1 million,
some 33 dormitories and 12 elementary
schools have been constructed, and
approximately 10,500 girls have received
tuition scholarships over the past nine years.
The Aydın Doğan Foundation also contributed
to the campaign with the building of five girls
dormitories, housing about 3,500 girls each
year.
”Dad, Send Me to School” also carries out
other various activities in collaboration with
NGOs. To date, these collaborations have
included: a two-day-long special training
session for the administrators of regional
primary boarding schools, organized jointly
with the Turkish Association of Private
Schools; and training seminars for 500 parents
in five cities around the theme “My Child and I,”
in conjunction with the Mother and Child
Education Foundation (AÇEV). Moreover,
seminars on hygiene and health, in cooperation
with the Turkish Family Health and Planning
Foundation, and seminars entitled “Our Body
and Health,” in cooperation with Eczacıbaşı,
were administered for the girls residing at
the dormitories. The Kamil Koç Company
sponsored the dormitory furnishings in the
facilities’ common areas; in addition, dormitory
residents began to receive music lessons.
These collaborations continued in 2014 with
training sessions on “Career and Health,”
organized jointly with the Turkish Family Health
and Planning Foundation.
Over the last nine years, the “Dad, Send Me
to School” initiative has received tremendous
support from numerous individuals and
institutions, adding to the campaign’s
effectiveness. Several provincial governorships,
Limak Holding, the Hacı Ömer Sabancı
Foundation, the Union of Chambers and
Commodity Exchanges of Turkey, Petrol Ofisi,
Fenerbahçe Sports Club, Gama Holding, Metro
Group, Garanti Bank, Enka Foundation, Oriflame
and Siemens have made contributions to the
initiative, ranging from building dormitories to
granting scholarships for girls. To date, over
300,000 individuals have made donations
totaling more than TL 35 million to the
“Dad, Send Me to School” campaign.
The initiative contributes to the education of
girls, and also aims to support professional
development for dormitory administrators
and teachers. To that end, the Aydın Doğan
Foundation administered a weeklong training
program in Istanbul on topics that included
puberty, dormitory management, communication
skills and budget management. The content
of this special training program was created by
Bahçeşehir University. To date, the “Dad, Send
Me to School” campaign, which has attracted
a great deal of public attention since its launch,
has received nearly 30 awards. In 2014, the
campaign was named the “Most Admired Social
Responsibility Project of the Year” in a survey
conducted by Artı Eğitim Magazine.
In 2015, the “Dad, Send Me to School”
initiative will continue with a focus on quality
of activities rather than quantity. Negotiations
have been initiated with the Ministry of
National Education regarding the Dormitory
Living Model, which will be implemented after
an agreement is signed.
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Kanal D Support to TEGV (Educational
Volunteers Foundation of Turkey)
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of Turkish
cinema, Kanal D aired the “Movies with Songs”
TV program, on which popular Turkish singers
performed memorable songs from the world
of film. This special night was organized
as a fundraising event for the Educational
Volunteers Foundation of Turkey (TEGV).
Famous singers interpreted unforgettable
songs from Turkish cinema at the Zorlu
Performing Arts Center to support children’s
education. The proceeds from this special
event were donated to TEGV to contribute to
the education of about 20 thousand children.
D&R Supports Children
Gaining respect and admiration for its social
responsibility projects to help youth, D&R
continued to support young people in 2014
with sales of products from the “Let’s Make
Children Smile” Association.
Radyo D’s “A Music Room in Every School”
Campaign
Radyo D initiated the “A Music Room in
Every School” campaign in 2012 to generate
awareness of the important role that music
plays in education. In 2014, Radio D continued
to renovate music rooms and donate musical
instruments to state high schools in need as
part of this initiative.
The “Kitapcan” donation boxes, created by
D&R and the Books for Everyone Foundation,
were placed at D&R stores in Kanyon, Akasya
and İstinye Park shopping centers. The books
collected in these boxes will be sent to schools
and students in need.
120,000 Books from Doğan Egmont
Doğan Egmont Publishing donates books
to various educational and government
institutions every year. In 2014, the company
donated a total of 120,000 books to the
following schools and organizations:
Ditaş Provides Scholarships for 12
Students Each Year
Ditaş considers investing in education as
the most important investment of all. In line
with this philosophy, the company provides
scholarships for 12 students at ODTÜ College,
a leading school in Niğde, every year. Ditaş
is proud to support the education of these
students, who will eventually contribute to
their country in return. The company plans
to increase the amount of scholarships and
undertake additional social responsibility
projects in the coming years.
• Edirne Provincial Directorate of National
Education
• Batman Provincial Directorate of National
Education
• Mükerrem Ali Kayan Junior High School
• Soma Vocational High School for Trade
• Turkish Ministry of Justice
• Çatalan Multi-Program Anatolian High School
• Arguvan High School
To raise funds for the educational activities
of AÇEV (Mother and Child Education
Foundation) and to contribute to children’s
education at TEGV’s education parks across
Turkey for a period of one year, AÇEV products
and Vadaa toys, manufactured jointly by Yapı
Kredi and TEGV, were offered for sale at D&R
stores.
In 2014, D&R shipped more than 3,000 books
to schools and prisons upon their request.
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In 2014, Hürriyet
Newspaper celebrated the
10-year anniversary of its
“No! to Domestic Violence”
campaign.
FOR WOMEN
“No! to Domestic Violence”
In 2014, Hürriyet newspaper celebrated the
10-year anniversary of its “No! to Domestic
Violence” campaign. “No! to Domestic
Violence” was initially launched as a social
responsibility project that aimed to raise
awareness of the serious social issue of
domestic violence. In the 10 years since its
launch, the campaign has steadily moved
forward, going from strength to strength, and
growing far beyond its initial scope.
“No! to Domestic Violence” aims to contribute
to social transformation by serving as a
solution partner in efforts towards recognizing
domestic violence as a criminal offense,
enacting effective laws and developing
mechanisms to prevent domestic violence,
which was considered a private family matter
in the past. In its first decade, the campaign
has continued apace with many varied and
effective activities.
The Emergency Helpline, which has provided
support to victims of domestic violence since
2007, is the first and only 24/7 telephone
helpline in Turkey. The call center operations
and awareness-raising activities continued in
2014. To raise public awareness and to meet
the Emergency Helpline’s operating expenses,
the company held a Le Div4s concert at the
Zorlu Performing Arts Center on March 7, 2014.
The Le Div4s, a world-famous ensemble of
four Italian sopranos, performed their arias for
the victims of domestic violence at this
10-year anniversary concert. Penti, Borusan,
Most Production and the Zorlu Performing
Arts Center sponsored the concert, and
Hürriyet newspaper donated the concert’s
proceeds to the Aralık Association for the
benefit of the Emergency Helpline.
Emergency Helpline
Operating around the clock, the Emergency
Helpline has received more than 40 thousand
calls since 2007. In 2014, specialized
psychologists responded to 4,035 calls, of
which 2,329 came from either victims or their
relatives. One out of every three individual
callers seeking support from the Emergency
Helpline complained about physical violence;
half of these callers indicated that they were
subjected to other forms of violence as well.
One out of every three victims stated that
they were suffering from verbal and emotional
abuse while 29.56% reported social, economic
or sexual abuse.
Some 6.5% of callers to the Emergency
Helpline are men, 85.7% are women and 7.8%
of Helpline callers are children.
Of the victims who called the Helpline, 58.36%
said they suffered from spousal violence; some
51 assailants also telephoned the Helpline. In
2014, the Emergency Helpline received 360
emergency calls; every day, the Helpline helped
at least one victim whose life was at risk.
Fifty percent of the victim callers consulted
with lawyers while 28% were directed to the
bar association or a police station for legal
assistance. One out of every five women
callers was referred to institutions that provide
psychological support. Nearly 20% of the
victim who telephoned requested shelter
assistance, and were placed either in the
shelters of the Ministry of Family and Social
Policies or in municipal shelters. In 2014, the
Emergency Helpline received calls from all
provinces in Turkey as well as from five other
countries (Germany, Austria, the Netherlands,
Libya and Japan).
Awareness-raising Activities
In 2014, the following events and activities
were held to raise awareness under the “No! to
Domestic Violence” initiative:
• A conference on the operations of the
Emergency Helpline, responsibilities of the
helpline personnel and the problems they
face, and a training program on domestic
violence under the “No! to Domestic
Violence” initiative for the students and
academic staff of the European University
of Lefke in the Turkish Republic of Northern
Cyprus;
• Information on campaign activities and
domestic violence at Istanbul University’s
Social Responsibility Days event;
• Attendance at the workshop on “Civil
Society Organizations for Preventing
Violence Against Children,” held at Bilgi
University;
• A training session on domestic violence for
the scholarship recipients of the Association
of University Women;
• A training session on domestic violence for
students in the Psychology Departments at
Marmara and Istanbul Universities;
• Participation in the “Men Against Domestic
Violence” training program organized by the
Ataşehir Municipality and the Foundation for
Social Transformation;
• Participation in the conference entitled
“Protection of Women Against Violence in
National, Regional and International Law,”
held at Kültür University, and attendance at
the Gender Equality Commission meeting
at the Grand National Assembly of Turkey
(upon invitation);
• Information session on campaign activities
and domestic violence for students in
Istanbul University’s Communications
Department and the members of the
Democracy Inspectors Association;
• Presentation of the “No! to Domestic
Violence” campaign as a success story,
to the Romanian solution partners of the
Corporate Social Responsibility Association
at Kadir Has University.
Collaborations with Other Brands and
Enterprises
In 2014, Hürriyet newspaper continued to
collaborate with various brands to further
spread awareness about domestic violence
and to generate funds for the Emergency
Helpline under its “No! to Domestic Violence”
initiative. For example, the Eczacıbaşı Vitra
Volleyball Team entered the court with a
“No! to Domestic Violence” banner on
March 8, International Women’s Day; Mavi
Jeans distributed campaign flyers at its stores,
and its Beyoğlu store employees wore “No! to
Domestic Violence” t-shirts during that same
week; Penti undertook the main sponsorship
of the Le Div4s concert, and Penti brand
stockings, specially designed by celebrities and
luminaries, were sold to generate funds for the
Emergency Helpline; and Pandora Jewelry’s
freedom charms were sold for the benefit of
the Emergency Helpline.
In 2014, the “No! to Domestic Violence”
campaign participated in Vodafone’s Red Light
application, which enables women to easily
reach the police, security forces or help centers
whenever they are subjected to violence.
Hürriyet newspaper initiated a campaign to
collect clothing and other items for women
and children staying in shelters. Generous
donations were received and the campaign
was lauded by the Ministry of Family and Social
Policies.
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Communications Activities
Inspired by an old-time children’s game played
with five fingers, a public awareness ad was
created to draw attention to the “No! to
Domestic Violence” campaign. The advert
referenced the well-known game and was
accompanied by the slogan: “This finger held,
this finger pulled, this finger humiliated, this
finger hit, and this finger said enough.” The ad
was aired on television channels and digital
channels throughout 2014.
The ad campaign, created to raise awareness
on domestic violence and murders of women,
was published in Hürriyet newspaper and
on digital channels on November 25, the
International Day for the Elimination of
Violence against Women.
The “No! to Domestic Violence” Facebook
page had 79,605 followers in 2014, up 15%
over the prior year; meanwhile, the campaign
counted 9,113 followers on Twitter, up 72%
compared to 2013.
Rightful Women Platform
Gathering some 40 NGOs in Turkey under its
umbrella, including Hürriyet’s “No! to Domestic
Violence” initiative, the Rightful Women
Platform sent letters to political parties prior
to the 2014 Regional Elections. The letters
stated that female representation in local
governments is very low, as it is in all other
decision-making mechanisms. The signatories
demanded that women’s participation in
municipal government should be increased.
The Rightful Women Platform also declared
that the lists of Municipal Council members
should be prepared on the basis of a 33%
quota for women members and the zipper
system; it announced this demand with a fullpage ad.
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Aydın Doğan Awards
Every year, the Aydın Doğan Foundation
recognizes individuals who have made
significant contributions to the country, the
world and humanity, and who have reached
great heights in different fields, including
culture, arts, literature and science.
In 2014, the Aydın Doğan Award was
presented in the category of “Photography.”
The Selection Committee was comprised of
Doğan Hızlan (Chairman), Ersin Alok, Ozan
Bilgiseren, Güler Ertan, Kamil Fırat, Ara Güler,
Sabit Kalfagil, Sebati Karakurt, İzzet Keribar
and Engin Özendes. The Committee presented
the Aydın Doğan Award to Ozan Sağdıç for his
contributions to photography and the visual
repertoire of the Turkish Republic since the
1950s, and for his “stylistic consistency” in
documenting daily life.
The Selection Committee also presented a
merit award to the Photography Department
at Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University for its
service in the field of photography.
Aydın Doğan International Cartoon
Competition
The Aydın Doğan International Cartoon
Competition is considered the most prestigious
competition of its kind in the world. In 2014,
814 artists from 70 countries participated in
the competition with some 2,556 cartoons.
The Selection Committee awarded the first
prize to the Turkish artist Kürşat Zaman, the
second prize went to the Iranian artist Mojtaba
Heidarpanah, and the third prize was presented
to Krzysztof Grzondziel from Poland.
There are no subject matter limitations in the
competition, which celebrated its 31st year in
2014. Open to both professional and amateur
artists from across the world, the Aydın
Doğan International Cartoon Competition has
received about 80 thousand entries by 7,800
artists from 137 countries since its inception.
As in every year of the competition, the
award-winning cartoons, as well as other
entries deemed worthy, were presented to art
lovers in 2014 at exhibitions in Adana, Ankara,
Balıkesir, Bursa, Eskişehir, Edirne, Istanbul,
Izmir, and Muğla.
Gümüşhane Sema Doğan Park
Established to contribute to cultural and
social life in Gümüşhane, Sema Doğan Park
was inaugurated on July 24, 2008 as a
recreational area that can accommodate a
range of activities. The open area includes
an amphitheater, which can host movie
screenings, theater performances, concerts,
folk dances and conferences, as well as
children’s playgrounds, basketball courts, tennis
courts and picnic facilities.
The Third Sector Foundation of Turkey
The Third Sector Foundation of Turkey
(TÜSEV) was established in 1993 by 23 NGOs,
including the country’s leading foundations
and associations, in order to develop the legal,
fiscal and operational infrastructure of the
third (non-profit) sector. Today, more than
100 trustees of TÜSEV collaborate under
the roof of the Foundation to encourage civil
society initiatives in Turkey. As a founder and
board member of TÜSEV, the Aydın Doğan
Foundation is an active supporter of the
organization and its activities.
A Sustainable and Exemplary Business
Model: Doğan Organic Products Kelkit
Enterprise
Doğan Organic was founded 12 years ago to
create employment opportunities in Kelkit and
the surrounding area while slowing migration
to large cities, educating the local population
on agricultural techniques and integrating
residents into the economy. Throughout the
years, Doğan Organic has become a proven
model of sustainability for Turkey’s agricultural
economy, as well as the country’s largest
producer of organic milk with an annual
production of 5,000 tons.
Having introduced organic agriculture and
livestock breeding to the people of the Kelkit
area, Doğan Organic has greatly contributed to
the region’s employment base and
socio-economic development. Established
with the goal of transforming the region
into a hub for organic milk production and
livestock breeding, Doğan Organic moves
steadily toward its target every year, with the
company’s belief in the local population and
with the use of insightful strategies. After
Kelkit basin was designated by the Ministry
of Food, Agriculture and Animal Husbandry
as an organic agriculture pilot zone in Turkey,
Kelkit Organic Dairy Livestock Enterprise was
established in 2002 and became operational in
2003. Two years later, the company received
organic production certification from an
accredited EU firm (IMO), and offered its very
first organic milk to the Turkish market in July
2005.
The milk production of the company and its
contracted farmers has steadily increased
each year. As a result, Doğan Organic not only
provides raw milk to the market but has also
started to offer processed dairy products to
consumers under the private labels of various
national market chains.
In 2014, the company developed an in-house
consumer brand, “Yoncadan,” and started the
necessary processes to offer its organic milk
and other dairy products directly to consumers.
Doğan Organic has established a sustainable
business model by creating and successfully
maintaining an enterprise centered on the
core economic activity of a region. As a result,
Doğan Organic Products Kelkit Enterprise
was recognized in 2005 one of the top 10
socially responsible investments in Europe by
the European Union Directorate of Business
Concerns. In 2006, Doğan Organic was
honored with the “Best Agricultural Investment”
award from the UN’s Food and Agriculture
Organization (FAO) on World Food Day.
In 2012, Doğan Organic received the
“Corporate Citizenship” prize at the nationwide
CSR Awards. In addition, Doğan Organic was
presented with the Jury’s Second Prize by the
Selection Committee, which was composed
of the national partners of CSR Europe, UNDP
and international CSR experts.
Doğan Organic received the first prize in the
SME category at the European Corporate
Social Responsibility Awards, held for the first
time in 2013 and organized by the European
Commission, Corporate Social Responsibility
Communication under the theme
“Cooperation, Innovation, and Influence.”
In 2013, at the European CSR Award Best
Practice Exchange Forum, where countries
share their corporate social responsibility
experiences, Doğan Organic was one of the
six projects selected from among 60 projects
submitted by 30 nations. The European
CSR Award Best Practice Exchange Forum
is organized by Business in the Community,
established in London in 1982 by the British
business community in order to extend the CSR
approach.
With its Kelkit Initiative, Doğan Holding
spearheaded the development of organic
livestock farming in Turkey. The Holding was
the main sponsor of the 18th Organic World
Congress, organized by the International
Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements
in October 2014, in Istanbul. The event
provided an international platform for sharing
experiences in agricultural development, food
safety and sustainability.
Kanal D’s Support to Those with
Disabilities
Making its investment decisions in line with
this approach to social responsibility, Kanal D
continued to provide a visual depiction service,
which included closed captioning and video
description, allowing visually- and hearingimpaired audiences to follow the channel’s TV
shows more easily.
CNN Türk’s Environmental Awareness
Efforts
Produced and presented by Güven İslamoğlu,
the “Yeşil Doğa (Green Nature)” program aims
to increase awareness about the protection
of nature and wildlife. The TV show explores
solutions to environmental problems and
promotes social understanding on the issue.
CNN Türk’s “Seyirci Kalmayın (Don’t Be a
Mere Onlooker)” programs, also presented by
Güven İslamoğlu on weekdays, feature public
awareness ads that are designed to increase
environmental awareness. In addition,
CNN Türk strives to draw attention to the living
conditions of stray animals and raise awareness
of the problem through various communication
activities via its own channels.
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Doğan Burda Magazines Mobilize for
Society
In 2014, Doğan Burda Magazine Group
continued to support social responsibility
initiatives that demonstrate its commitment to
Turkey’s social development and protection of
the environment. To that end, Atlas magazine
provided support to the “Let Whooping Cranes
Fly” project, which aims to protect the crane
population; under the initiative, Atlas readers
participated in a crane-watching activity in
the Çukurova Delta. To celebrate its 10th
anniversary, Hello! magazine undertook the
media sponsorship of the “Good Music in
Town” project, which featured David Helfgott,
Itzhak Perlman and Zbigniew Preisner
concerts. With its magazines Tempo, Popular
Science, Geo, Elele, Capital and Maison
Française, Doğan Burda Magazine Group
provided support to LÖSEV (The Foundation
for Children with Leukemia), which started a
campaign to build the best-equipped oncology
hospital in Turkey. In addition, Hello! and Hafta
Sonu magazines contributed to the “I’m Aware
of Autism; I Support Them” campaign.”
Milta Bodrum Marina’s Respect for the
Environment
Numerous students and teachers from
various schools in Bodrum participated in the
“Respect for Earth Parade” held at Bodrum
Municipal Square with the support of Milta
Bodrum Marina. In addition, the Marina hosted
the students of Bodrum Maritime Vocational
School of Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University, who
are studying to become yacht captains, at
its “Blue Flag” event. The event was held on
November 4, 2014 for promotional purposes
and to increase environmental awareness.
As part of the “Blue Flag Environmental
Awareness” activities, Milta Bodrum Marina
also organized several field trips to educate
kindergarten students about the importance of
recycling, and keeping boats and the sea clean.
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HUMAN
RESOURCES
HUMAN RESOURCES POLICY
1. General Principles
The most important capital of our Group
is human resources. Accordingly, our main
objective is to become an organization that
our employees are happy and proud to
be part of. We are aware that sustainable
growth is only possible with employee
engagement; for this reason, we aim to
grow our Group with colleagues who are
responsive, proactive and responsible and
who have strategic thinking skills. Doğan
Group’s Human Resources aim to provide a
highly capable and high quality services to
all employee stakeholders, by supporting
them in a fast, efficient and fair manner and
being an integrative and strategic business
partner. To these ends, Doğan Group is
committed to:
a. Creating a suitable environment where
the employees can improve themselves
individually and professionally;
b. Providing a suitable workplace to ensure
sustainable development;
c. Regarding the personal differences of our
employees as richness in terms of human
resources and showing a fair approach in
line with our Code of Ethics;
d. Evaluating employee performance by
measuring it with objective criteria;
e. Providing equal opportunities to
employees in terms of development and
training;
f. Offering assignment, transfer and rotation
opportunities within the Group in order to
enable employee development as well as
organizational development;
g. Creating a work environment where
the Code of Ethics and General Code of
Conduct are uniformly applied, and where a
healthy balance between personal life and
professional life is maintained;
h. Rewarding high performance, providing
appropriate and constructive feedback
to those who have lower than expected
performance and supporting them in
improving their skills and abilities;
i. Developing approaches to foster
employee motivation and commitment.
be proud of corporate achievements as
well as individual accomplishments. Our
corporate culture is built upon ensuring
that our employees establish fair, trusting,
close and appropriate relationships with the
Company. We see integrity as the ultimate
asset in our individual-company relationship.
We strive to create a culture of common
sense and good judgment through our
human resources practices, where the
Code of Ethics is observed, team spirit is
prioritized, and where engagement and
creativity are valued.
We give great importance to internalizing
the Code of Ethics among our employees.
We facilitate this process via in-house
communication channels and training
programs. We actively encourage
employees to conduct themselves with this
awareness.
The Human Resources Policy of our Group
is based on the overlap of employee and
company objectives. Therefore, keeping
corporate loyalty at high levels and
having the corporate culture adopted
and embraced by everyone is of great
importance. We always place a priority on
teamwork, loyalty to the Company and
corporate culture. Our primary goal in
human resources is to have our employees
All employees in our Group have equal
rights. The personal differences of our
employees, such as nationality, beliefs,
ethnic origin, gender, disability, political
views and age, are regarded as richness in
terms of human resources. Our employees
are never judged for their personal
differences.
2. Acquiring a Skilled Workforce for Our
Group
Doğan Group has adopted the principle
of treating all potential candidates equally,
with no discrimination during the selection
and hiring process, and looking only at the
candidate’s suitability for the job. As our
Group adopts the belief that corporate
success resides in practicing a successful
recruitment strategy, our recruitment policy
is based on the educational background,
experience, competencies, career goals and
expectations of candidates, in compliance
with requirements of each position. We
aim to acquire for the Group individuals
who are disposed toward teamwork, who
keep a close watch on national and global
developments, who are open to innovation
and who are suitable for our corporate
culture.
3. Investing in the Training and
Development of Our Employees
Creating and maintaining appropriate
opportunities with the purpose of
maximizing employee potential and
ensuring the continuous development of
personnel is a primary responsibility of
our Group. We place great importance
on training at all levels of the organization
to ensure employee development. We
adopt a culture that encourages learning
and development in order to cultivate
well-qualified and professional employees.
We encourage our personnel to attend
trainings that develop their personal skills
and enhance our business to increase our
Group’s success and efficiency. The Human
Resources Department identifies personal
knowledge, skills and competencies of
employees and organizes a number of
personal and vocational training programs in
line with employee needs. Personal training
requests by employees are also responded
to an appropriate trainings are provided to
them.
The Group’s training programs include, but
are not limited to: personal development,
technical training, development
management skills, legal issues, digital
marketing and social media. Moreover,
these training programs are followed up
by corporate-specific solutions. In addition
to technical training sessions, our Group
administers social training programs for
employees to overcome the stress-related
difficulties of today’s business world.
Training sessions on personal development
and business-private life balance are
welcomed by employees, foster team
spirit and provide a more peaceful work
environment with participation of all
personnel.
Our first objective is to create an educational
environment where our current and potential
leaders can continuously self-develop. The
second objective is to cultivate strong and
well-respected future leaders in order to meet
our business targets. In pursuit of these aims,
we offer many training opportunities such
as orientation trainings to help our newly
employed leaders and/or future leaders to
quickly adapt themselves to our corporate
culture; we also provide leadership trainings
to maximize these competences. In addition,
employees are offered the opportunity to
pursue graduate degrees in universities with
discounted tuition as a special company
benefit.
We believe that these implementations
will increase our strength in terms of using
technology, developing new business
processes and rising to the leading position
in new markets.
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4. Managing Remuneration and
Rewards
Doğan Group has adopted the “equal pay
for equal work” principle. Our remuneration
policy is set and updated according to
salary scales, current market trends and
performance evaluations.
As a fundamental principle, we apply
competitive reward management practices.
We reward employee participation and success
in order to acquire qualified employees and
increase their loyalty. We believe that if our
employees show a greater performance and
exceptional achievements and/or deliver better
performance than expected, it is an absolute
necessity to reward them. We also believe that
these kinds of rewards will ensure that they
demonstrate greater effort than a standard job
performance while also encouraging them to
succeed.
HUMAN RESOURCES PRACTICES
Our Workforce is Our Greatest Asset!
Committed to sustaining the Group’s
current success and ensuring new
achievements, Doğan Holding derives its
strength from the highly competent and
well-educated employees who embrace
the goals of the Group. Understanding that
its workforce is its most valuable asset,
the Holding adopts contemporary human
resources policies that are geared towards
maximizing employee satisfaction.
Doğan Holding’s human resources policies
and practices aim to extend the corporate
culture across the entire Group, increase
efficiency, and further reinforce employee
loyalty.
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HUMAN RESOURCES
GENDER
EDUCATION PROFILE
College &
University 40%
High School
31%
Other 29%
Sector-specific and local human resources
activities at Doğan Holding and Group
companies are shaped in line with the
common corporate culture. These activities
fall under four categories: human resource
planning, work analyses based on roles and
responsibilities, training and performance,
and compensation management.
Professional Work Environment, High
Employee Satisfaction
At Doğan Holding, individual differences
such as nationality, religion, ethnic origin,
gender, disability, political viewpoint and
age are seen to reflect the diversity of
our human resources. Regardless of such
differences, all employees enjoy equal rights.
All employees of the Group are entitled to
private health insurance. Workplace doctors
and health personnel closely observe and
monitor employee health conditions in
coordination with human resources units.
The Holding utilizes modern recruitment
procedures to ensure that the requirements
of both the Company and the position are
aligned with the education, experience,
competence, career goals and expectations
of candidates.
EMPLOYEES BY AGE
Male 67%
30 and under 41%
Female 33%
Training Opportunities for Lifelong
Learning
Doğan Holding employs a performance
assessment and improvement method to
identify employees’ knowledge, know-how
and skills that need further improvement.
Employees are then offered personal and
professional training programs to help them
actualize their full potential.
The Human Resources Department
organizes a number of seminars throughout
the year to boost the technical competence
of employees. Before the training programs
are prepared, the personal demands of
employees are taken into consideration.
When deemed necessary, employees are
offered access to in-house or outside
training programs.
Internal Communication Fosters a
Sense of Community and Ensures the
Success of New Practices
In order to help employees enjoy healthy
and continuous communication both with
the Company and among themselves,
Doğan Holding places great importance on
the development of internal communication
activities. Doğan Group’s internal social web
site www.doganbiz.net allows employees to
post ads and announcements.
In 2014, the Human Resources Department
carried out the following activities:
51 and over 5%
31-40
37%
41-50
17%
• Doğan Card: The Doğan Card, which
provides discounts on products and
services from about 150 prestigious
suppliers, was warmly received by
employees.
• The E-employee Portal: The E-employee
Portal, which is consistently improved with
new features and functionality, enables
personnel to complete their transactions
within a shorter period of time.
• Social Media Footprint: Always abreast
of the latest communication practices,
Doğan Holding launched the Doğan
Holding Human Resources Facebook and
Twitter pages in 2014 to expand its social
media footprint.
Doğan Holding’s Human Resources
Profile
As of December 31, 2014, the Group
employed 8,166 personnel in Turkey, with a
total of 10,780 employees including overseas
personnel (December 31, 2013: 8,512 in
Turkey, total of 11,999 including overseas
personnel). The Company employs 175 people
in Turkey (December 31, 2013: 210 people).
Some 33% of the personnel employed in
Turkey are women and 40% of employees
are university graduates.
As of December 31, 2014, 60.8% of Doğan
Holding’s personnel in Turkey are in the
18-35 age range, giving the Company a
young employee profile. The average age of
the Group’s workforce is 33. DOĞAN HOLDİNG 2014 ANNUAL REPORT
DOĞAN HOLDİNG ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
Internal Audit
Legal Counsel,
Subsidiaries and
Consultancy Unit
Corporate
Governance
Committee
Business
Development Unit
Budget and Cash
Management
Reporting Unit
Audit Committee
Employee Health and
Occupational Safety
Unit
Financial and
Administrative Affairs
Unit
EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE
Financial
Operations Unit
Finance and Portfolio
Management Unit
Operation and
Planning Unit
Risk
Management Unit
Human
Resources Unit
Capital Markets,
IFRS/CMB Reporting,
and Affiliates
Oversight Unit
Corporate
Communications Unit
Investor
Relations Unit
Media Research Unit
Information Systems
Unit
Early Risk Detection
Committee
Management
Coordination
Edutainment Unit
Romania
Coordination
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OUR CODE OF ETHICS
1. SUBJECT AND SCOPE
The Code of Ethics consists of the principles
that the employees of Doğan Group must
comply with when fulfilling their duties, as well
as the principles related to proper working
order. The objective of those principles is to
establish a general framework of the basic
rules that need to be adhered to, and to
prevent any disagreements and conflicts of
interest that may arise between employees,
business partners, customers, and the
Company.
• Our employees may not give gifts or
provide benefits to third parties and
entities that will influence their impartiality,
decisions, and conduct.
• The resources and the means of the
company may not be used for the
purpose of supporting political activities;
no political activities may be carried out
at the company; no donations may be
made to political parties or the candidates
thereof; and political campaigns may not be
supported.
2. BASIC PRINCIPLES
Managers and employees must comply with
the basic principles set forth in this document
hereby in all their affairs and businesses, and
must do their best to maximize the reputation
of the Doğan Group and its shareholders. Our
employees must act in line with the principle
of care and loyalty in situations and under
conditions not covered by this code.
Details on the above-listed articles are
presented below.
The Code of Ethics is presented below under
three main headings:
• Conflicts of Interest
• Relations with Stakeholders
• Flow of Information
3. PRINCIPLES OF IMPLEMENTATION
3.1. Conflicts of Interest
The basic principles on conflicts of interest
and management thereof include the
following:
• Our employees may not use their duties
and authority to benefit themselves, their
families or third parties or to gain personal
and private interests in any manner
whatsoever.
• Our employees may not accept direct or
indirect gifts, or obtain benefits in relation
to the company business; or accept debts
from persons or companies that the
company has business relations with.
3.1.1. Gifts Allowed to Be Given
Employees must make sure that the gifts to
be given to parties we have business relations
with are in line with the rules set forth in
this document. The below rules have been
established for the gifts that may be given
accordingly.
• The basic rule here is not to make any
amount of payments in cash, or give gifts
that can easily be converted into cash.
However, as per our traditions and customs,
the gifts that our employees may give
due to private or general celebrations
(e.g. weddings, engagement ceremonies,
birthdays, and the like), in accordance with
their status and position, are outside of this
scope.
• The value of the gift given may not exceed
TL 500. The approval of the most senior
executive of the department is required for
exceptions.
• The gifts given must not be to change or
influence the impartiality, decisions, and
conduct of the other party with regards
to any business dealing, agreement, or
bureaucratic transaction that the company
is involved in.
3.1.2. Gifts That Can Be Accepted
Our employees may not ask for any personal
payments or gifts from third parties that have
business dealings with the company; nor may
they act in a manner as to imply such requests.
Provided that the rules of honesty and good
intentions are complied with, gifts may be
accepted only as stipulated by the following
rules.
• Our employees may not accept payments
in any manner, amount or quantity
whatsoever. This includes instruments that
can easily be converted into cash (e.g. gift
cheques, and the like).
• Gifts may be accepted provided that they
are not payments and that they do not
exceed TL 500 in value, are not related with
any business or agreement that concerns
the company, and that it is clear that they
are not given for the purpose of influencing
our employee.
• In case they encounter non-cash gifts or
offerings the value of which exceeds
TL 500, the employee should not accept
such gift as a rule. However, exceptionally,
in case of a gift that is presented in such
a manner and reason as to not lead to
a conflict of interest, such gifts may be
accepted with the written approval of
the management. Written approvals are
obtained from the most senior executive of
the relevant department of the employee.
Approvals indicating that the gifts may
be accepted must be kept by the party
obtaining the permission.
3.1.3. Gifts That Can Be Given to Public
Officials
When an employee wishes to give a gift to any
public official or public employee, action must
be taken as prescribed by the current decision
of the Ethics Committee of the Prime Ministry
at http://www.etik.gov.tr.
3.1.4. Business Lunches and Dinners
When inviting someone to, or attending, a
business lunch or dinner, employees must
be careful to ensure that the invitation is
suitable for the purpose. As a rule, an invitation
extended as a business lunch/dinner must be
at a location that is suitable for the purpose of
a business lunch/dinner, and the positions of
the attendees.
* Doğan Holding’s Code of Ethics and Rules of Conduct were published on the corporate website in March 2015.
3.1.5. Activities of Political Content
Doğan Holding respects the rights of
employees to take part in political events as
individuals; however, those who participate
in political events must clearly indicate that
they are not representing the company. The
following are expected from our employees
who take part in political events:
• To clearly reveal the fact that they are not
representing the company in any manner
whatsoever.
• To absolutely avoid using company
resources in fulfilling or supporting personal
political activities, including company time,
telephones, papers, e-mail and other assets.
3.1.6. Part-time/Second Jobs
Company employees may not work at a
second job with remuneration neither during
work days, weekends, national holidays, and
general holidays, nor during their annual paid
leave days. The Human Resources Department
shall be informed for work carried out in
return for royalties, through cultural, artistic, or
scientific work.
Furthermore, in the event our employees
receive an offer that requires them to receive
remuneration, such as consultancy, or a similar
position, or in the event they hold direct or
indirect shares in a company, they must obtain
the written approval of the Chief Executive
Officer.
In addition, our employees may carry out
volunteer activities in such a manner that does
not disrupt their duties and responsibilities at
the company (e.g. with charities, foundations,
or non-government organizations, and the
like, founded legally). However, they may not
use corporate titles and positions during the
course of such activities.
3.1.7. Personal Investments
When our employees are managing their
personal investments, they may not make
personal investments involving the shares of
companies or other investment instruments
that will create any possible conflict of interest
with their duties and responsibilities at the
company.
3.2. Relations with Stakeholders
The basic principles that the employees must
take into consideration with regards to their
relations with each other, business partners,
customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders
are listed below.
• The principles of honesty, trust, consistency,
professionalism, long-term relations, and
respect for mutual interests are regarded
in relations with customers, suppliers, and
other persons and organizations that the
company has business relations with.
• The objectives are delivering superior
quality, and meeting the needs and
expectations of customers fully with
regards to services and products.
• Competitors’ products may not be
slandered, and misleading advertising is not
allowed.
• With regard to human resource
management at the Group, no
discrimination is allowed due to race, ethnic
origin, nationality, religion, and gender;
equal opportunities are offered to people
under equal conditions; remuneration
and promotions are based on employee
performance and efficiency, and an “open
door policy” is embraced.
• Employees are offered a secure and healthy
working environment, and an opportunity to
develop their careers at the company.
• Protection of the natural environment,
consumer rights, and public health as well
as legal and regulatory compliance in these
areas are essential.
• Known or suspected breaches of the
Code must be brought to the attention of
the Department Manager or the Human
Resources Department management prior
to taking any personal measures.
• Employees must dress in a manner that
is suitable for the business environment,
simple, and tasteful; they must absolutely
avoid clothing that is not in line with the
seriousness of the company, and that
represents a certain political, religious, or a
social view.
• Employees should place the interests of
the company above those of individual or
family concerns when making business
related decisions. Furthermore, in case of
encountering an uncertainty at the decision
making stage, a priority should be placed on
the public good.
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• Employees shall exercise maximum care
with regards to company expenditures,
and act with an awareness of savings and
reducing costs. They should also exert
maximum efforts to protect company
assets.
• Unless expressly authorized, employees
may not undertake any commitments, or
make statements on behalf of the company.
• Company business activities are carried
out taking into account applicable laws,
rules and regulations in effect, the articles
of association of the company; internal
regulations, and the policies created. The
deadlines and other restrictions set forth in
the information requests received from the
public authorities are complied with.
• Employees carry out their duties in an
equitable, transparent, accountable, and
responsible manner.
• Mutual respect, trust, and cooperation are
essential in relations between employees.
• All employees fulfill their responsibilities
to protect and further the well-respected
image of the company. Accordingly, all
employees ensure that their personal
attitude, conduct and behavior are in
compliance with applicable laws and the
general Code of Ethics.
• The company is keenly aware of its social
responsibilities. It complies with applicable
regulations related to the environment,
consumers, and public health. The company
supports and respects internationally
recognized human rights. It actively fights
against all types of corruption, including
dishonesty and bribery.
3.2.1. Communication
Giving wrong, misleading, and exaggerated
information during contact with our customers
or other organizations should absolutely be
avoided.
3.2.2. Media Research and Interview
Requests
Any and all kinds of interviews or disclosure
requests to be used in the media shall be
coordinated and responded to as stipulated by
the “Public Disclosure Policy” of the company.
Employees may not make any disclosures
to any media-written, verbal, or visual-on
topics related to the company, without the
permission of the Chief Executive Officer or
the Chairman of the Board of Directors.
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OUR CODE OF ETHICS
Speaking, presenting documents, or becoming
a panelist at meetings held by others, such
as congresses, conferences, and seminars,
require the written approval of the most
senior executive of the relevant department.
Similarly, no articles, writings, or images may
be prepared using titles at the company,
without approval.
Department in written form, or in cases where
that is not possible, verbal notification may
be given. The Human Resources Department
shall inform the Legal Affairs Department, and
where necessary, it will be ensured that the
employee receive the support of an attorney.
3.2.3. Pricing
For the pricing of all products and services
delivered by the company, our employees are
obliged to comply with internal regulations
as well as applicable legal obligations.
Compliance with the rules set forth in this
document hereby as well as the reputation of
the company is taken into consideration with
regards to pricing.
3.3.1. Security of Information
All company related information is subject
to the principle of confidentiality; and it is
forbidden to convey such information to
third parties and trade in such information.
Accordingly:
• Any and all kinds of company information
as well as the personal information of
employees, customers and business
partners are kept confidential.
• Employees may not disclose any
confidential or non-public information
about the company, nor may they use such
information in their own favor or in the
favor of others.
• Care is exercised with regards to restrictions
concerning royalties, commercial brands,
trade secrets, and intellectual property.
• Information related to the customers of
the company is kept confidential within the
context of protection of personal data. This
information is not provided to third parties
by any means, except at the written orders
of competent authorities.
3.2.4. Customer Complaints
Any and all customer complaints related to
corporate products and services must be
directed to the relevant channels in order to
ensure a fast and appropriate solution. Any
and all serious and extraordinary complaints,
which may affect the reputation of the
company, must be conveyed to the Executive
Committee through the relevant Department
Manager without delay.
3.2.5. Legal Requests Regarding
Stakeholders
Information requested by the competent
authorities regarding stakeholders may only
be given with the approval of the Legal Affairs
Department.
3.2.6. Transactions Contrary to the
Competition Law
Under any circumstances, our employees may
not act in a way, or be involved in agreements
with competitors that may create a dominant
position in the market or that may influence
pricing or marketing policies, and that may
violate competition regulations. In case of
uncertainties, action shall be taken pursuant to
the opinions of the Legal Affairs Department.
3.2.7. Legal Matters
In the event our employees are involved in
a penal or an administrative interrogation,
taken under custody, arrested, taken into
an interrogation or convicted due to any
reason whatsoever (to be heard as witnesses
or as the accused party), they must inform
their managers and the Human Resources
3.3. Flow of Information
3.3.2. Information Regarding the Company
Proprietary trade secrets, financial information,
customer-employee information, and all
information acquired during working time;
materials, programs and documents; computer
and telecommunication systems; hardwaresoftware; and all other arrangements and
practices as well as all works by employees
in the company, agreements, and products
developed are confidential, and are owned
by the company. Information related to third
parties acquired during such work also falls
within this scope.
It is absolutely forbidden to use such
documents for personal or private interests
or for the benefit of third parties, entities, and
organizations, while working at the company,
or afterwards upon leaving the company.
The patent rights of inventions belong to the
company.
3.3.3. Prohibition of Insider Trading
It is absolutely forbidden for our employees,
who possess any and all confidential
information on the company, its customers,
or transactions, to use such information
when buying and selling any capital market
instruments, financial instruments, including
shares, for personal gain or to convey this
information to third parties or to confer
benefits onto third parties.
3.3.4. Information Systems
No software that has been developed within
the company or procured externally may be
used without authorization and permission
regardless of the purpose of such use,
whether personal or business related; and it
may not be allowed to be used by third parties,
and may not be copied.
3.3.5. Confidentiality of Electronic
Documents or Other Information
As a rule, our employees should not use
the equipment, systems, or e-mail systems
of the company to prepare, store, or send
personal and private information. However,
in case of such use, they will have waived the
confidentiality of their personal information,
and the employees responsible for the
supervision and the security of the company
will be entitled to examine such information.
3.3.6. Other
Any violations of information security,
the details of which are provided in the
“Information Security Policy,” other than those
mentioned above, shall be considered to be in
violation of the Code of Ethics.
4. PRACTICE
Our employees are expected to comply with
the principles set forth within the scope of
Code of Ethics. Accordingly:
• Action is taken as prescribed by the Labor
Law, other relevant legislation, and the
provisions of the internal procedures about
those who violate the rules set forth in this
document hereby.
• Employees who know/suspect of any
rule violations, but who do not inform the
Department Manager or the Executive
Committee about this issue are assessed in
the same manner with the employee who is
in violation.
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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND
SAFETY
We conduct risk analyses
across all Group
companies and take the
necessary measures to
minimize identified risks.
OUR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND
SAFETY POLICY
• We place great importance on the health
and safety of the employees within our
Group.
• Ensuring worker health and safety in the
workplace is one of the priority objectives
of our Group; the responsibilities related
to this matter are shared between all the
departments, from junior administrators
to top executives. As employees, we do
our utmost to comply with the prescribed
health and safety policies in order to
ensure workplace safety.
• Pursuant to regulatory requirements,
occupational health and safety
committees are active at Doğan Group
companies. Our committees engage
in efforts to measure and enhance the
performance of the occupational health
and safety management system.
• We adopt as principle to fully comply
with legal and regulatory requirements
related to occupational health and safety.
We also believe that the improvement
of occupational health and safety is the
collective responsibility of all employees.
• The OHS Committee monitors the
Group in terms of compliance with OHS
regulations and Doğan Group’s OHS
policy.
• Our employees are responsible for
notifying their managers immediately
about any unsafe situations. By doing so,
we encourage our employees to assume
responsibility for the safety of their
workplace.
• We perform risk analyses within our
Group companies about this matter.
We take measures to minimize the risks
identified as a result of these analyses.
• Our main objective is to ensure a safe
workplace and safe working conditions by
determining in advance the factors that
may cause occupational accidents and
illnesses and thereby prevent the risks.
We plan to reach our “Zero Occupational
Accidents” target by constantly improving
our occupational health and safety culture
and by setting goals, such as encouraging
participation from every level of the
Group in risk evaluation and risk level
reduction activities.
• We periodically organize mandatory
occupational health and safety trainings
in order to provide our employees with
a safe work environment and raise
employee awareness about occupational
health and safety issues. We aim to
identify new and current problems
by periodically reviewing our training
activities.
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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
PRACTICES
A Safe Workplace, Happy Employees
Doğan Holding fulfills all the requirements
stipulated by occupational health and safety
laws, rules and regulations, and undertakes
necessary improvements by closely
monitoring all legal and regulatory changes.
Occupational Health and Safety
Committee: In 2014, the “Doğan Group
Occupational Health and Safety Policy”
was drawn up to set forth OHS practices
at Group companies. In addition, an
Occupational Health and Safety Committee
was established within the framework
of this policy. The OHS Committee is
responsible for overseeing occupational
health and safety practices at Group
companies, ensuring compliance with the
OHS Policy, and reporting any incidents or
failures to relevant authorities.
Operating Procedures for the
Occupational Health and Safety
Committee: The OHS Committee
commenced the formulation of
occupational health and safety procedures
to ensure that all Group companies comply
with OHS legislation, ILO rules, human rights
norms, and Doğan Group’s OHS Policy. The
first set of procedures has already been
formulated for Doğan Holding.
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)
Committees: Occupational Health and
Safety Committees have been set up
in all Group companies, and committee
members were trained with regard to
their duties and authority. As stipulated
by law, the committees are comprised
of the employer’s representative, an
occupational doctor, occupational safety
specialists, a human resources officer,
employee representatives, and technical and
administrative personnel. The committees
have convened within the periods
prescribed by law and have made decisions
on issues falling under their authority.
HR and OSS Electronic Registration
System: The electronic registration system,
developed for the Human Resources
Department to facilitate the tracking of
recruitment and periodic health checks,
was further improved according to user
suggestions. A similar program was created
for OSS (Occupational Safety Specialist)s.
Occupational Doctors and Occupational
Safety Specialists: Due to variations in
the location and headcount of Group
companies, and as is permitted by law,
we embrace the principle of joint use of
resources by all Group companies. Owing to
changes in the number of employees within
Group companies, the number, location
and responsibilities of both HR (human
resources) and OS (occupational safety)
specialists have been adjusted accordingly.
Recruitment and Periodic Health Checks:
In 2014, newly hired personnel underwent
additional check-ups, such as hearing tests,
roentgenographic examination of the lower
back, and ophthalmic checks, depending on
their area of expertise. These controls were
repeated periodically. Additionally, the entire
workforce underwent chest X-rays. All
willing personnel participated in the hearing
and vision tests, in addition to those who are
required to do so.
Emergency Action Plan: To minimize
damage in emergencies such as fires or
earthquakes, emergency action plans have
been prepared and all personnel have
received both theoretical and practical
training.
Infectious Disease Testing and Hygiene
Inspections: All personnel involved in
food-related services undergo infectious
disease testing on a regular basis. In
addition, hygiene inspections are carried out
periodically to ensure food safety.
First Aid Training: Employees have received
theoretical and practical training from
authorized agencies, and these personnel
obtained certification after passing the
required tests.
Workplace Controls: In all facilities,
workplaces are checked against any health
hazards that could jeopardize employee
health and all necessary precautions are
taken.
Training Efforts: In 2014, all newly
recruited employees attended OHS
training seminars, while technical personnel
participated in special training programs
according to the nature of their work.
Work Equipment Controls: All equipment
used in workplaces were checked by
authorized personnel within prescribed
deadlines.
Monitoring Subcontractors: The activities
of all subcontractors that serve Doğan
Group are closely monitored and OHS
clauses are included in all subcontractor
agreements.
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OUR MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE
Sustainable and Profitable Growth Strategy
Doğan Group Companies adopt a management approach based on the Holding’s sustainable and profitable growth strategy. The Group’s
companies also create a transparent, flexible and entrepreneurial working environment centered on teamwork and communication.
As a driving force of the Turkish economy, Doğan Holding remains the pioneer of change and development in all its sectors while maintaining
an innovative vision.
Doğan Holding fully embraces the concepts of equality, transparency, accountability and responsibility put forth in the Capital Markets Board’s
Corporate Governance Principles as an integral part of its corporate culture.
Doğan Holding has been included in the BIST Corporate Governance Index since November 4, 2009. In its report dated November 5, 2014,
SAHA Kurumsal Yönetim ve Kredi Derecelendirme Hizmetleri A.Ş., a rating agency licensed by the Capital Markets Board to perform
corporate governance rating activities in accordance with CMB’s regulations and resolutions, upgraded Doğan Holding’s corporate governance
rating to 9.35 (93.53%) out of 10.00. As per CMB’s relevant resolution, the final rating is determined by assigning different weights to four
subcategories. The distribution of our corporate governance rating by subcategory is presented below:
Subcategories:
Shareholders [Weight: 0.25] - Score: 94.36
Public Disclosure and Transparency [Weight: 0.25] - Score: 95.70
Stakeholders [Weight: 0.15] - Score: 93.92
Board of Directors [Weight: 0.35] - Score: 91.23
Doğan Group Companies adopt a management approach based on the Holding’s sustainable and profitable growth strategy. The Group’s
companies also create a transparent, flexible and entrepreneurial working environment centered on teamwork and communication.
Board of Directors*
Name/Surname
Duty
Chairwoman of the Board of Directors
Hanzade V. Doğan Boyner
Vice Chairwoman of the Board of Directors
Arzuhan Doğan Yalçındağ
Member of the Board of Directors
Vuslat Doğan Sabancı
Yahya Üzdiyen
İmre Barmanbek
Executive Director of the Board of Directors
Ertuğrul Feyzi Tuncer
Independent Board Member
Ali Aydın Pandır
Tayfun Bayazıt
*Detailed information on the Board of Directors and Committees, as well as member résumés, are presented in the Corporate Governance Compliance Report.
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Executive Board*
Name/Surname
Yahya Üzdiyen
Soner Gedik
Ahmet Toksoy
Duty
President (CEO)
Member
Member (CFO)
Audit Committee*
Name/Surname
Duty
Tayfun Bayazıt
President (Independent Board Member)
Ali Aydın Pandır
Member (Independent Board Member)
Corporate Governance Committee*
Name/Surname
Tayfun Bayazıt
Duty
İmre Barmanbek
Member
Dr. Murat Doğu
Member
Early Risk Detection Committee*
Name/Surname
Duty
Erem Turgut Yücel
Member
Tolga Babalı
Member
Yener Şenok
Member
Korhan Kurtoğlu
Member
Tahir Ersoy
Member
*Detailed information on the Board of Directors and Committees, as well as member résumés, are presented in the Corporate Governance Compliance Report.
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ANTI-BRIBERY AND
CORRUPTION POLICY*
1. PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to clearly define Doğan Group’s approach to bribery and corruption. With this policy, Doğan Group confirms its
commitment to abide by all anti-bribery and anti-corruption laws and regulations as well as applicable legislation and ethical principles in the
countries in which it operates, and to fulfill its responsibilities and comply with relevant rules.
2. PRINCIPLES OF IMPLEMENTATION
2.1. Bribery and Corruption
Doğan Group has issued an anti-bribery and anti-corruption policy as an indication of the sensitivities it displays regarding business ethics.
Bribery and corruption may take place in many different forms, including:
• Cash payments, political or other donations,
• Commission,
• Facilitating payments,
• Social rights,
• Gifts, representations, and entertainments other than those defined in the Code of Ethics,
• Employment of a relative,
• Other benefits,
• Promotion,
etc.
Within the context of the principles determined in this policy, we hereby undertake to carry out our activities in a fair, transparent, and honest
manner, in compliance with legal rules and code of conducts.
Besides being extremely sensitive about fighting with bribery and corruption, we are against bribery and corruption and never tolerate
activities involving bribery and corruption. In this respect, offering, implying, receiving, or accepting bribe is unacceptable.
As an adopted principle, we discontinue our business relationship with 3rd parties, who demand to work with the Doğan Group through
bribery.
Our employees are not punished for any delay or loss of earnings that would arise from their rejection to offer or accept bribery.
We comply with local laws, regulations, and principles as well as those effective in the countries of operation with respect to bribery and
corruption. We comply with the OECD Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions
and other anti-bribery and anti-corruption regulations issued against bribery and corruption in the sectors we operate in.
2.2. Relationships with Public
It is not acceptable to guarantee or imply giving any valuable gift and/or article or making any direct or indirect payment to a Public Official
for the purpose of influencing an official action or decision.
Besides, our employees may not, directly or indirectly, administer bribe to public officials in order to obtain benefits in public works.
Therefore, our employees are obliged to act in compliance with the Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Policy of our Group.
2.3. Agreements and Tenders
As the Doğan Group, we take care to act in compliance with this policy in any agreements we are a party to, in case a business relationship is
started or continued, and in any public or private tenders. Furthermore, as the Doğan Group, we act in accordance with this policy in company
merger and acquisition transactions as well as joint venture processes and we expect the target companies or those we work with in these
processes to act in compliance with this policy as well.
*Our Anti-bribery and Corruption Policy was published on our website in March 2015.
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2.4. Facilitating Payments
As the Doğan Group, we do not permit facilitating payments to guarantee or accelerate a routine transaction or a process (obtaining
permission, license, tender processes, etc.) with public institutions.
2.5. Donation and Gift
The matters concerning donations and gifts in the Doğan Group and the principles regarding their entry in records have been regulated in
detail in the Code of Ethics of the Doğan Group.
Our employees may not accept or offer any gift that would damage their independence in their relationships with public officers, customers,
suppliers, and other business partners.
We take care not to cause any situations that might result in or be perceived as a conflict of interest and to prevent any offer or acceptance of
gifts in such situations.
2.6. Keeping Records
The matters which the companies included within the structure of our Group are obliged to comply in relation with the accounting system
have been organized within the framework of the relevant legislation and regulations. We take care to ensure that;
• Any and all accounts, invoices, and documents concerning our relationships with third parties (customers, suppliers, other service providers,
etc.) are kept and stored in records in complete, transparent, exact, fair, and reliably accurate form,
• Internal control systems that would prevent informal transactions are set up,
• No alterations are made on any accounting or similar commercial records concerning any transaction and the facts are not distorted.
2.7. Representation and Entertainment
The following may be included among representation and entertainment activities;
• Social Activities,
• Accommodation,
• Lunch or Dinner Invitation.
The Doğan Group may carry out representation and entertainment activities in order to develop its commercial relationships and for
establishing a commercial communication network.
We take care to ensure that these activities are within reasonable limits. We take care not to carry out such representation and entertainment
activities prior to a fundamental and important decision-making process.
2.8. Training and Communication
Our Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Policy has been announced to the employees of the Doğan Group and it is continuously and easily
accessible through the Doğanbiz portal of the Company.
Trainings are organized in order to raise the awareness of our employees with regard to being against bribery and corruption.
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DONATION AND
AID POLICY
In order for our Company to make a donation, the Articles of Association must include a provision about this matter. The donation limit shall
be determined by the General Assembly in case that it is not mentioned in the Articles of Association.
Our company may make donations to the ones listed below within the scope of corporate social responsibility practices, TCC (Turkish
Commercial Code), CML (Capital Markets Law), Regulations and Resolutions of CMB (Capital Markets Board), TCO (Turkish Code of
Obligations), Tax Law and other relevant legislation provisions and Articles of Association and General Assembly Resolution, in a compliant
manner with the objective and purpose of the donation;
a. Departments included in the general budget and annexed budget,
b. Provincial private administrations,
c. Municipalities and villages,
d. Foundations granted tax exemptions by the Council of Ministers,
e. Associations serving public welfare,
f. Institutions and agencies engaged in scientific research and development activities, to the universities and educational institutions, and to
such other persons or institutions.
Within the scope of corporate social responsibility activities, Doğan Holding may make aids and donations for matters such as education,
health, sports, art and culture, environment and for the purpose of investing in country’s and the youth’s future and prosperity When
determining the institution to donate, the amount and the type of donation, Doğan Holding Social Responsibility Policy takes into
consideration.
Aids and donations can be made in cash and/or in kind.
The upper limit in relation to aids and donations to be made in accordance with Capital Markets Legislation, CML (Capital Markets Law),
Regulations and Resolutions of CMB (Capital Markets Board) and within the scope of principles stated in the Articles of Association, is set by
the General Assembly upon the Board of Directors’ proposal, in case that the upper limit is not determined by the Articles of Association. In
line with the upper limit, the aids and donations are made by the Executive Committee’s advice and the Board of Directors’ approval.
Donations may not be made in excessive amounts defined by the General Assembly, and the donations made in an accounting year are added
onto the “net distributable profit” basis of the relevant accounting year.
In accordance with the CML and Regulations and Resolutions of CMB, Doğan Holding may make aids and donations provided that the
“distributable net profit of the period” is calculated pursuant to the financial statements recently announced to the public.
Donations made by the Company should not contradict the regulations of the Capital Markets Law and the Regulations and Resolutions
of CMB on the transfer of hidden revenues, Turkish Commercial Code, Turkish Code of Obligations and other relevant legislation; required
public disclosures should be made pursuant to the Capital Markets Law and the Regulations and Resolutions of CMB; and the donations
made during one financial year should be submitted for the information of the shareholders in the General Assembly.
Doğan Group companies’ whose shares are not traded in Borsa İstanbul A.Ş. (Istanbul Stock Exchange) can make aids and donations provided
that the “distributable net profit of the period” is calculated pursuant to the latest finalized financial statements prepared according to the
legal records kept within the scope of Turkish Commercial Code and Tax Law.
Doğan Holding may establish foundations having social aims for its members and it may participate and help this type of foundations.
*Our Donation and Aid Policy was published on our website in March 2015.
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REMUNERATION POLICY
Unless our Board of Directors makes a decision otherwise, duties of the Remuneration Committee are carried out by the Corporate Governance
Committee as also stipulated by the Communiqué for Corporate Governance (II-17.1) (“Communiqué”) of the Capital Markets Board.
A-GENERAL
In consideration of the market conditions and balanced implementations within Doğan Şirketler Grubu Holding A.Ş. (“Company”), the Company
adopts the principle of equal remuneration for equal jobs.
Market trends and performance evaluations are taken into account in defining the remuneration levels and updating the same.
Annual salary raises are reflected in salaries of employees at the rates and in time periods deemed required by the employer upon approval of the
Chairman of the Executive Board.
All employees are allowed, in addition to salaries, some auxiliary benefit packages in line with their positions.
Senior executives and other personnel who engage in management may gain additional premiums or rewarding depending on their performances.
Meetings are organized with the personnel for giving information and soliciting their opinions about various subjects including the financial status of
the Company, remunerations, careers, training and health.
All staff is informed about their job descriptions and distribution along with performance and rewarding criteria. Productivity is taken into
consideration in defining the remuneration and other benefits to the staff. The Company may make plans of offering shares to the personnel.
B-CORPORATE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE
Corporate Governance Committee;
a) defines and monitors the principles, criteria and applications, by taking into consideration of the long term targets of the Company, of
remuneration of members of the Board of Directors and of the senior executives with management responsibilities and their performance
evaluation;
b) submits proposals to the Board of Directors in connection with the remuneration of members of the Board of Directors and of the senior
executives with management responsibilities by taking into consideration the degree of reaching the criteria used in remuneration.
Additionally, the committee submits criticism and performance evaluation on the Board of Directors, and on senior executives who have offices in
both the Board and carrying management responsibilities.
C-BOARD OF DIRECTORS
In accordance with provisions of Article 394 of the Turkish Commercial Code, members of the Board of Directors may be paid attendance fee, wage,
gratuity, premium and dividend from annual profit providing the relevant amounts are defined by the Articles of Association or by a resolution of the
General Assembly. Those of the members of the Board of Directors who are charged also in operations are offered, along with the attendance fee
they receive due to being a member of the Board of Directors, monthly salaries and any relevant benefits for their duties in the Company.
Such principles of remuneration of the members of the Board of Directors and executives with management responsibilities are made in writing
order to present to the shareholders’ information in a separate article of the agenda of the General Assembly meeting so participants may give their
opinions. The Remuneration Policy is announced by the official web site of the Company at www.doganholding.com.tr.
Dividends, share options or performance based Company payment plans are not used in the remuneration of the independent members of the
Board of Directors. On the other hand, care is shown onto the fact that the remuneration of the independent members of the Board of Directors
shall be in the way to support them to preserve their independence.
The Company does not extend loans, allow credits, extend any payment terms for any credits or loans formerly allowed or optimize conditions
thereof, if any, or allow credits under personal credits through a third individual to or show guarantees including sureties to the benefit of a member
of the Board of Directors or senior executive with management responsibilities.
All fees paid and other benefits supplied to the members of the Board of Directors and senior executives with management responsibilities (including
salaries, gratuities, any other regular and occasional payments along with monetary, shares, derived products subject to shares, share purchase
options given to the employee within share earning plans, non-cash payments such as automobile and housing of which possessions are given and/
or which are given temporarily given for use only) are announced to the public by classifying through an annual report of activities as registered with
a title deed.
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INTERNAL AUDIT AND
CONTROL
Due to evolving business procedures, legislative and regulatory amendments, advances in technology and related applications, and in
parallel with operational requirements and the need to adapt to current market conditions, Doğan Holding initiated a project in 2014 for
“Determining/Updating Policies, Regulations and Procedures.” The purpose of this initiative is to ensure that the Holding achieves its goals
in line with its mission, vision and strategies while minimizing risks and providing a best model for Group companies. In addition, the Holding
aimed to emphasize that internal control is a process implemented by individuals; to this end, it began to develop the “Internal Control
Guidelines for Doğan Holding and Its Subsidiaries” under COSO’s 2013 framework.
In 2014, COBIT-based information systems audits were conducted; the necessary documentation related to information security was
completed; and an Information Security Committee was set up and began operations. In addition to these efforts, the Vice Presidency of
Audit continued to fulfill its assurance function to protect Company assets, performed compliance testing, and provided consultancy by
formulating efficiency/savings projects. Actions suggested by the Vice Presidency of Audit and approved by the Board of Directors were put
into force by the Executive Committee, and shared with the Audit Committee.
Plans for the year 2015 include the completion of ongoing projects: increasing the competence of teams in information technology
and information systems audits and carrying out audit and supervision activities in this area; providing training to subsidiaries to increase
awareness and understanding of internal control; establishing an infrastructure for information systems audit/supervision, such as GRC; and
completing the professional certification processes (Certified Internal Auditor, and CPA licensing) that have already been initiated.
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RISK MANAGEMENT
As part of its risk management policies, Doğan Holding defines and measures fiscal, operational and compliance risks as well as financial
risks, in addition to providing recommendations to Group companies based on available data. The Holding’s Chief Financial Operations is
responsible for the management of fiscal, operational and compliance risks while financial risks are handled by the Vice Presidency of Finance
and Portfolio Management.
Fiscal, Operational and Compliance Risk Management
Efforts to define, identify and monitor the risks that the Group companies are exposed to, as well as risk management activities for controlling
and mitigating such identified risks, are performed under the coordination of the Holding’s Chief Financial Operations in conjunction with the
senior management of the Group companies.
In an effort to minimize and manage risks specific to the industries in which Doğan Holding companies operate, members of the Executive
Committee as well as other senior executives and department managers were administered training on applicable regulations. Consequently,
risk perception was instilled and risk awareness was raised at all levels of the Company. Another effort to identify operational risks is the early
warning system project carried out in tandem with the IT Department.
The management of tax, commercial law and capital markets compliance risks, which are a major component of fiscal, operational and
compliance risks, is carried out under the coordination of the relevant Vice Presidents of the Holding’s Chief Financial Operations by the
Audit and Risk Management Units with the occasional support of audit and certified public accounting firms. Group companies are constantly
monitored against risks with such audit and control activities.
Additionally, pursuant to Article 378 of the Turkish Commercial Code (Law No. 6102), Doğan Holding’s Board of Directors has set up an Early
Risk Detection Committee. The Committee is charged with to detecting early on the risks that could jeopardize the existence, development
and continuity of the Company; taking necessary action against such risks; managing risks; and reviewing the risk management systems at
least once every year. At Group companies listed on the stock exchange, Early Risk Detection Committees convene bimonthly to assess risks
and submit a report to the Board of Directors.
Financial Risk Management
Due to its business activities, Doğan Holding is subjected to a range of risks, such as credit risk, market risk (foreign currency, interest risks,
price) and liquidity risk. Financial risk management aims to minimize the adverse effects caused by the volatility of the financial markets on
the financial results.
To be able to avoid these financial risks, the Group uses the options of recording foreign currency positions on a Holding-basis in
consideration of the Group companies’ foreign currency liabilities; positioning the Group in line with its liabilities according to the cash
conditions of the Group companies; and limiting the volume of derivative liabilities.
Financial risk management is conducted by individual subsidiaries and affiliates, within the general framework set by the Board of Directors.
The Centralized Treasury System enables the daily market values (including options and forward transactions) of any financial instrument to
be calculated. Adopted in 2011, this system allows for the follow-up of financial risks and the management of assets and liabilities. With the
financial risk management system, foreign currency and interest risks are calculated according to market yield curves and reported on a daily
basis. The Centralized Treasury System also features portfolio management software, which helps report the financial cash flow and portfolio
efficiency on a daily basis for every company and for the Group as a whole.
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Credit Risk
Credit risk is the risk of the other party’s non-fulfillment of its contractual obligations, in those contracts signed by the Group. This risk
involves Group company receivables, particularly from advertising.
Media: The Group controls its credit risk primarily by credit assessment through its factoring firm and by assigning credit limits to counter
parties, in effect creating a data center. Credit risk is distributed due to the many organizations in the client-base and their distribution among
diverse business areas.
Other: These risks are controlled by limiting the average risk for the other party (except related parties) in each contract, and by demanding
collaterals when required.
Receivables Risk
Doğan Group companies are exposed to receivables risk due to trade receivables from their credit sales. Therefore, the Group companies
management try to minimize their accounts receivable risks by setting credit limits for each customer and obtaining collateral when
necessary, or by executing sales transactions in cash when working with high risk customers.
Collection risk, which Group companies are subject to, generally arises from trade receivables. Therefore, companies assess collection risk
by taking into consideration past experiences and evaluating the current economic environment, and duly set aside a sufficient provision for
doubtful accounts.
Interest Rate Risk
Media: Doğan Group is subject to interest rate risk due to fluctuating interest rates, which affect those assets and liabilities that have interest
rate sensitivity. The Group manages this risk by using derivative instruments and diversifying those assets and liabilities that are interest rate
sensitive.
Other: The financial liabilities of other segments of business activity expose these to interest rate risk. The financial liabilities of such
segments mostly consist of borrowing at floating interest rates.
Liquidity Risk
Prudent liquidity risk management consists of maintaining a sufficient amount of cash to meet short term payments, through short term
deposits and securities that can be rapidly turned into cash; funding investments through sufficient credit facilities; and the ability to close
market positions when necessary.
For each segment of business activity under the Group’s umbrella, the risk related to the funding of current and future borrowing
requirements is managed by ensuring the continuous availability of a sufficient number of high quality credit providers.
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RISK MANAGEMENT
Foreign Currency (Exchange) Risk
Doğan Group is subject to foreign currency risks due to changes in exchange rates as a result of conversions of foreign currency debt
amounts into the functional currency. These risks are monitored and limited through foreign currency positions analyses. Scenario analyses
and stress tests are also used to analyze foreign exchange positions.
The Group is mainly subject to foreign exchange risks in terms of US dollar and euro; the impact of other currencies is negligible.
(TL thousand)
Assets in Foreign Currency
Liabilities in Foreign Currency
Off-balance Sheet Net Derivative Liabilities
Net Foreign Currency Position
December 31, 2014
December 31, 2013
2,096,486
2,480,267
(2,314,937)
(2,004,626)
460
(2,572)
(217,991)
473,069
Capital Risk Management
Doğan Holding’s capital risk management efforts aim to provide a return to its partners and benefit to other shareholders; in effect, that
means maintaining the optimal capital structure ideal for the Group’s business activities. The Group can issue new shares to maintain or
reorganize its capital structure and sell assets to decrease its borrowing levels.
To maintain or reorganize its capital structure, the Group can change the dividend amount to be paid to partners, return capital to the
shareholders, issue new shares or sell assets to cut borrowing levels.
Doğan Group monitors its capital through the ratio of net liabilities to total capital. Net liabilities are calculated by subtracting cash and cash
equivalents, derivative instruments and tax liabilities from total liabilities. Total capital is calculated by adding shareholders’ equity to net
liabilities, as shown in the consolidated balance sheet.
Legal Risk
There are no outstanding lawsuits filed against Group companies, which could jeopardize the continuity of their operations or damage their
financial structure. The legal disputes and cases related to the business activities of Group companies are monitored centrally by the staff
attorneys in the Legal Affairs Department under the umbrella of Doğan Group. As such, attorneys specialized in various areas of law can offer
their services to all the subsidiaries of the Group. In addition, this centralized legal structure also provides consultancy services to the Group
and its subsidiaries, and coordinates the purchase of services from outside legal experts.
Information Technology Risk
The procurement, production, sales and accounting processes across Doğan Group companies are managed via applications and modules on
an integrated information system (SAP). Reports related to these transactions are also generated through this system.
Doğan Group keeps a close watch on technological developments and advances, and embraces these according to the needs of Group
companies. The Group also continuously monitors the adequacy, efficiency, access, reliability and sufficiency of the services delivered through
its information technologies system. Every year, Group companies identify their various IT needs, and the Group undertakes IT investments to
meet these needs and requests.
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PUBLISHING AND
BROADCASTING PRINCIPLES
The Group’s Publishing and Broadcasting Principles were reviewed and revised in December 2012 in line with developments in new media,
and shared with the public.
The following shared values were defined under these principles, which have been determined separately for print media and broadcast
media.
SHARED VALUES
Doğan Media Group is a leading media company that offers exclusive news stories, content and services that shape the agenda and that
engages readers and viewers in active dialogue and adds value to their lives across all channel forms, in several languages, and on a 24/7
global basis.
Our “Shared Values” constitute the most important common asset of the Company and its employees, and forms the basis of our publishing
and broadcasting principles.
Our Shared Values also form the essence of the contract between us and our readers and viewers.
We promise our readers and viewers, who prefer us, a top-quality publishing activity: one that is creative and in line with professional and
ethical principles; and one that at times breaks the mold and traditions, but is ever-respectful of its audience.
1. Trust
For us, the most important value is to win society’s trust with our general attitude, and the trust of our readers and viewers with our
publications and broadcasts. The very foundation of Doğan Media Group today, as well as in the future, is comprised of this trust.
2. Independence
a) The independent nature of Doğan Media Group, its management and employees, is what forms the basis of the trust we have established
in society as well as with our audience.
Our employees and managers respect their professional position above and beyond any and all relationships based on interest and influence.
They may not enter or partake in any activity or organization that could tarnish the Group’s, the Company’s or their own reputation, and
should avoid any and all conflict-of-interest situations that would cast doubt on Doğan Media Group’s independent stance.
b) Among the most integral factors of the Group’s independence is that Doğan Media Group’s activities are built upon economic realities and
prudent management principles. We will not engage in activities that do not create economic value. This is because an activity that is not
economically viable in nature is simply dependent on yet another source.
c) We separate and identify commercial elements appearing in our publications, such as advertisements and sponsorship messages, in
a manner that leaves no doubt as to the commercial nature of such elements. We exercise care to not use commercial brand names of
companies and commercial product names, provided that such names do not constitute the main story. We do not publish or broadcast any
content whatsoever that is based on any suggestion or advice received from advertising sources.
3. Accuracy and Truthfulness
a) The fundamental purpose of our publications is to relay facts to the public in an objective manner, without distorting, exaggerating or
censuring said facts, and without being influenced by any external pressure or special interest groups along the way.
b) The element of speed should never overshadow truthfulness, and exaggeration and simplification should never stand in the way of the
multi-faceted nature of truth. We should openly admit to what we do not know and make an effort to avoid speculation.
c) Our goal is to never mislead our audience knowingly and deliberately, while minimizing any misleading behavior that stems from a lack of
information and diligence on our part, and take corrective action at the earliest possible moment.
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4. Impartiality, Pluralism, Fairness
a) Our publications should be pluralist in a manner that reflects different aspects of the truth, and be impartial in the face of ideas that
represent different sides of the truth and social actors. Impartiality and pluralism mean, considering our publications in their entirety and
within a reasonable time span, reflecting all mainstream ideas existing within society, without ignoring any such ideas within the confines of
proportional fairness.
b) We aim to be open-minded and free of prejudice in the course of evaluating opinions and elements of proof that either defend or oppose
an idea, attitude or behavior. We must act fairly in the face of different opinions, ideas, attitudes and behavior. We must be able to place
ourselves in the shoes of others, and measure whether or not we have been acting fairly.
5. Compliance with Social Values
a) We live in a nation of many voices, within a society that is rapidly changing. We regard wealth in terms of the ideas, beliefs, attitudes and
behaviors of our society, and consider it as a resource that feeds our publishing endeavor. We are respectful towards our democratic and
secular system, and the Constitution and laws that bind such diversity and wealth together.
b) We avoid publishing material that limits freedom of speech, conscience and expression; that is in violation of basic human rights; that
provokes violence, hatred, brutality and animosity; that fans hatred and animosity amongst individuals, communities and nations; and that
offends religious beliefs and sensitivities.
c) In any publication that covers violence and criminal activity, we do not include details that could adversely affect individuals, especially
children, or act as a motivational factor or divulge specific methods; this includes language and narration that glorifies violence.
d) We are mindful of the public’s right to be informed and how this right must be carefully balanced against furthering terror propaganda in
our publications dealing with terrorism. As such, we exercise care to not aggrandize the consequences of terrorist activities in an excessive
and disproportionate manner, and we use language that is not ethnically discriminatory.
e) Our publications cover every aspect of the world and human life, and we are aware that this could at times prove to be disturbing,
uncomfortable and/or regarded as out of place. While we engage in such reporting, we take pains to not cause deliberate harm to people,
especially those groups that need special attention such as children, disabled people and minorities; and we avoid offending social values in an
unnecessary, excessive and unjustified manner.
f) We abstain from defining individuals by their race, nation, social class, language, religious belief or lack thereof, professional group, or
physical or mental disabilities, provided such elements are not an integral part of the story being reported; and we avoid creating a setting
where such individuals could be subjected to mockery, belittlement or humiliation due to their identity.
g) We do not engage in “outing” any certain groups or individuals through various adjectives, assessments or methods, and thus potentially
identifying them as objects of hatred. We certainly and most definitely do not allow expressions that promote hate crimes.
h) We do not use names, nicknames or references that mock or humiliate individuals and entities beyond the boundaries of fair criticism.
i) We are acutely aware that our audience expects their children to be protected. We exercise special care so that children and juveniles who
appear in or constitute the subject matter of our publications and broadcasts are protected both physically and emotionally.
6. Right to Privacy and Protecting Privacy
a) Our publications respect the privacy of individuals. We do not disclose individuals’ private lives, communications, correspondences or
documents unless there is a compelling reason to disregard the requirements of the principle of privacy in order to serve the greater good.
b) We do not use an individual’s lifestyle, attitude or behavior as a pretext to disclose their private life unless for the greater good.
c) We do not publish surreptitiously-obtained images and sound recordings that violate the sanctity of privacy or any recordings that violate
freedom of communication, unless required for the greater good, even if such recording was obtained through legal means.
d) We exercise care to not accuse any individual of actions that are considered a crime by the law unless concrete facts exist to that effect, or
pronounce individuals and entities guilty as charged in the course of legal investigations unless proven so. We provide equal coverage to the
prosecution and the defense, avoid impacting investigations in a negative manner, and take care to not influence our audience.
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7. Transparency and Accountability
a) We are obligated to be accountable to our audience in every endeavor we undertake, starting with our publications. Owning up to our
errors openly, if that is the case, and remedying such errors in the most expedient manner is our priority. We respect the right to respond and
correct elements that are borne out of false stories and portrayals, and news and articles that infringe upon constitutional rights.
b) All publishing and broadcasting entities within Doğan Media Group take structural measures and establish mechanisms designed to avoid
repetitive errors in printing and broadcasting, and facilitate prompt follow-up on the opinions and complaints stated by our audience.
8. Corporate Dignity
a) If it is the public’s respect we strive to earn, we must first respect our own organization and colleagues.
b) Regardless of their position within Doğan Media Group, every employee exercises care to avoid behavior that would compromise the
dignity of the company or their colleagues, or cause harm to the reputation of the companies under the Group’s umbrella.
Publishing Committee
A Publishing Committee was established within Doğan Group to oversee implementation and compliance of the Group’s media companies
with the publishing principles, tackle the internal problems that Group companies cannot resolve on their own and make the necessary
decisions, and to ensure that publishing activities are carried out in accordance with universal standards by eliminating differences of
interpretation. The Committee is comprised of members who come from various disciplines, are well known for their expertise in their
respective fields, and who represent a wide cross-section of society.
The members will serve on the Committee for a maximum of six years. At the end of the first two years, one third of the members will be
renewed.
• Prof. Dr. Feride Acar/ Teaching professor at METU, Member of the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against
Women
• Bekir Ağırdır/ General Manager of KONDA Research Company, investigative writer
• Prof. Dr. Bülent Çaplı/ Teaching professor at Bilkent University, visual media expert
• Mustafa Denizli/ Sportsperson
• Aydın Doğan/ Honorary Chairman of Doğan Şirketler Grubu Holding A.Ş.
• Doğan Hızlan/ Literary and art critic, writer, publishing advisor
• Prof. Dr. Yasemin İnceoğlu/ Teaching professor at Galatasaray University, communications expert
• Altan Öymen/ Journalist-writer
• Prof. Dr. Turgut Tarhanlı/Dean of Law School at Bilgi University, expert on Constitutional law and human rights
• Prof. Dr. Salih Tuğ/Former Dean of the Faculty of Theology and Religion at Marmara University, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the
National Cultural Foundation of Turkey
• Prof. Dr. Aydın Uğur/ Teaching professor at Bilgi University, expert on political science and communications
• Volkan Vural/Retired Ambassador, Former Secretary General of the European Union, Advisor to the Chairman of Doğan Holding
• Prof. Dr. Nevzat Yalçıntaş/Economist, former Minister, Member of Parliament, and former General Manager of TRT (Turkish Radio and
Television Corporation)
The Group’s “Publishing Principles,” which have been determined separately for print and broadcast media, can be accessed via Doğan
Holding’s Corporate Website, www.doganholding.com.tr.
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PRINCIPLES COMPLIANCE
REPORT
PART I- DECLARATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH CORPORATE GOVERNANCE PRINCIPLES
Doğan Şirketler Grubu Holding A.Ş. (“Doğan Holding” or “the Company”) exerts maximum care to comply with the Capital Markets
Law (“Law”) and Capital Markets Board’s (“CMB”) Regulations and Resolutions, and embraces the concepts of fairness, transparency,
accountability and responsibility, which form the essence of corporate governance.
To this end, Doğan Şirketler Grubu Holding A.Ş. has been included in the Borsa Istanbul Corporate Governance Index (XKYUR) since
November 4, 2009. The Company is given an annual corporate governance rating by SAHA Corporate Governance Rating Company (“Saha”)
licensed by the Capital Markets Board, in line with the rating methodology outlined by the CMB. The Company’s Corporate Governance
Rating and Corporate Governance Compliance Reports are available on the Company’s website at www.doganholding.com.tr.
The Corporate Governance Committee continues its efforts to improve the Company’s corporate governance activities. As of the activity
period that ended on 31.12.2014, the Company complies with all compulsory Corporate Governance Principles (“Principles”) of the CMB
and the Communiqué. Furthermore, utmost attention is paid to comply with the non-compulsory principles of the Law and the Communiqué.
As explained in this report, we think there won’t be any significant conflict of interests in the current situation regarding the non-compulsory
principles with which the Company has not yet fully complied.
Best regards,
Yahya Üzdiyen
Executive Director and CEO
Yaşar Begümhan Doğan Faralyalı
Chairwoman
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PART II - SHAREHOLDERS
2.1. Investor Relations Department
2.1.1. In order to ensure that the tasks stipulated in the Communiqué, the name of the “Shareholder Relations Unit” that was established
on 18.03.2009, was changed as the “Investor Relations Department” with our Board of Directors decision taken on 22.07.2014. Investor
Relations Department carries out its activities in conformity with the CMB regulations, the Communiqué and the Articles of Association.
At our company; investor relations, legal and financial affairs personnel is structured under the “Investor Relations Department”. Investor
Relations Director of our Company works under the Chief Financial Officer. The Vice President of Finance Dr. Murat Doğu is the Head of
Investor Relations Department, and the Investor Relations Director Banu Çamlıtepe works full time in the Investor Relations Department.
Investor Relations Department’s contact info is given below.
Full Name
Dr. Murat Doğu
Banu
Çamlıtepe (*)
Title
Telephone
Number
E-mail
License Certificate Type
License No
Vice President of
Finance- Head of
Investor Relations
0216 556 90 00
mdogu@doganholding.com.tr
CMB Advanced LicenseCorporate Governance
Rating Expertise
200065-700026
Investor Relations
0216 556 90 00
Director/ Investor
Relations Department
banuc@doganholding.com.tr
CMB Advanced LicenseCorporate Governance
Rating Expertise
203041-701087
handeo@doganholding.com.tr
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Hande Özer(*) Capital Markets, IFRS/ 0216 556 90 00
CMB Reporting and
Affiliates Oversight
Director / Investor
Relations Department
(*)
With the Board of Directors decision taken on 16.12.2014, Banu Çamlıtepe was appointed to the Investor Relations Department for the vacant position of
Hande Özer who had quit her job at the Company.
Information about our Company given on the Company’s Corporate Website at the address of www.doganholding.com.tr, is regularly updated
and presented for the information of the investors and shareholders both in English and Turkish.
2.1.2. As per the Communiqué; the Investor Relations Department must prepare and present a report to the Board of Directors at least once
a year about the activities it carries out. In 2014, 3 presentations were made to the Board of Directors, and furthermore, Investor Relations
Department’s 2014 activities were presented to the Board of Directors with the report issued in February 2015.
2.2. Exercise of Shareholders’ Right to Obtain Information
2.2.1. In using the shareholders’ rights, the Company complies with the relevant Legislation, the Articles of Association and other Company
Regulations, and thus all measures are taken to ensure that these rights are used.
2.2.2. The Company treats all shareholders, including minority and foreign shareholders, in line with the “principle of equal transaction” as
regards the exercise of shareholders’ right to obtain and evaluate information.
2.2.3. In 2014, investors’ and shareholders’ information requests - apart from those that interfere with trade secrets - were answered within
the framework of “equality principle” in conformity with the Capital Markets Legislation and CMB Regulations and Decisions. Within this
scope, we have either attended various analyst meetings and/or organized meetings with the analysts.
2.2.4. Presentations that include the developments about the Company and financial information, and all kinds of information that may have
impacts on using investors’ and shareholder’ rights, are regularly updated and announced on the Company’s Corporate Website
(www.doganholding.com.tr).
2.2.5. In 2014, neither did our Company receive any written/verbal complaints about using the shareholders’ rights, nor were there any
administrative/legal proceedings.
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a) However, from the disclosure made via Public Disclosure Platform it was learnt that; (i) within the scope of the merger our direct subsidiary
Doğan Yayın Holding A.Ş. which had merged under our Company through the entire “take-over” of all its assets and liabilities as a whole
compensatory lawsuit was filed on 23.10.2014 about this merger, and (ii) a lawsuit was filed on 26.09.2014 to cancel the 5th agenda item of
Doğan Yayın Holding A.Ş.’s Extraordinary General Assembly Meeting held on 06.08.2014 where the merger was approved.
As both lawsuits are pending, public disclosure will be made in case of any significant development happens.
2.3. General Assembly Meetings
2.3.1. The Company’s Ordinary General Assembly meeting on the activity results of 2013 was held on March 31, 2014 at the Company’s
headquarters. The invitation to the meeting was published, as stipulated in the Company’s Articles of Association, in the Turkish Trade
Registry Gazette and announced on the PDP (Public Disclosure Platform) System.
2.3.2. In order to facilitate the attendance of the shareholders, General Assembly meetings are held in Istanbul where the Company
Headquarters is located. Within this framework, the Board of Directors presumed that the attendance would be high and thus took a decision
on the 3rd of July 2014 within the framework of the 19th Article of the Articles of Association. Accordingly, necessary measures were taken
in prior and a more spacious location was chosen, and finally the Extraordinary General Assembly Meeting - where the merger had taken
place under the umbrella of our Company as our direct subsidiary Doğan Yayın Holding A.Ş.’s all assets and liabilities has taken-over by our
Company, was discussed - was held on the 7th of August 2014 at the address of Hilton İstanbul Bosphorus Cumhuriyet Cad. 34367 Harbiye
İstanbul. Furthermore, all ads and announcements regarding the general assembly meeting were made in conformity with the legislation.
2.3.3. Prior to the General Assembly meetings, the agenda items and the detailed “General Assembly Information Document” which specified
the reasons behind the agenda items, and the “Proxy Voting Form” were presented - within the legal time before the meeting - for the
shareholders information and review in conformity with the Turkish Commercial Code and the Communiqué. All ads and notifications were/
are made in conformity with the Turkish Commercial Code, Capital Markets Legislation, CMB Law, CMB Regulations/Decisions and the
Articles of Association.
2.3.4. The method of holding at the General Assembly meetings ensures attendance of the maximum number of shareholders. With a view to
complying with the Turkish Commercial Code’s provisions, an amendment to the Articles of Association has allowed the General Assembly to
be organized online. This action is in compliance with CMB’s resolution dated February 1, 2013 and numbered 4/89.
2.3.5. General Assembly meetings are carried out with the simplest possible procedures, at the lowest possible cost for the shareholders and
in a manner that does not create any inequality among shareholders.
2.3.6. The Company does not have any registered shares. All of our share certificates are dematerialized with the Central Registry System
(CRS) as per Capital Markets Legislation, Capital Markets Law, and CRA regulations/resolutions.
2.3.7. As regards the Ordinary General Assembly meeting, the Balance Sheet and Income Statement for the accounting period from
January 1, 2013 until December 31, 2013, Board of Directors Annual Report, Board of Directors’ dividend distribution proposal for the
year 2013, the announcement text, independent audit report, amendments to the Articles of Association, General Assembly Information
Document and Proxy Voting Form, as well as the information notes featuring the necessary notifications required by Capital Markets Board’s
Corporate Governance Communiqué were made available for the review of the shareholders as per CMB’s regulations and resolutions, as well
as the Articles of Association, 3 weeks prior to the Ordinary General Assembly meeting and published on the corporate website at
www.doganholding.com.tr. Inquiries received from shareholders after the announcement of the General Assembly meeting date were
answered by the Shareholder Relations Department as per Capital Markets Legislation, Capital Markets Law, and CMB regulations/
resolutions.
Regarding the Extraordinary General Assembly meeting held on the 7th of August 2014, CMB-approved “Merger Announcement Text”,
“Merger Agreement”, “Merger Report”, “Expert Institution Report”, “Financial Reports For The Last Three Years”, “Annual Reports For The
Last Three Years”, “Independent Audit Reports For The Last Three Years”, “Interim Financial Reports”, “Amendments to the Articles of
Association”, “General Assembly Information Document” and “Proxy Voting Form” and all other information notes that include the necessary
explanations within the scope of the Communiqué, were made available for the shareholders’ review 30 days prior to the Extraordinary
General Assembly Meeting and were announced on the Corporate Website www.doganholding.com.tr as per the 8th Article “Public
Disclosure” of the CMB’s “Communiqué on Merger and Spin-off” (II-23.2) that entered into force via published on the Official Gazette
n.28865 (date: 28.12.2013), and within the framework of the 149th Article of the Turkish Commercial Code named “Right to Review” .
2.3.8. As per the Turkish Commercial Code, Capital Markets Law and relevant legislation; the meeting chairman had made necessary
arrangements prior to the General Assembly meeting over the documents available for the shareholders’ review.
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2.3.9. There were no suggestions about the agenda of the Ordinary and Extraordinary General Assembly meetings, or demands to add new
agenda items.
2.3.10. At the General Assembly meetings, votes were cast through open ballot, by raising hands. Voting procedures were announced to
shareholders through the General Assembly Information Document in the announcement, and at the beginning of the meeting.
2.3.11. At the Ordinary General Assembly Meeting held on the 31st of March 2014 where 2013 activities were discussed, the meeting quorum
was 75.74%, and 1,855,651,774.489 shares out of 2,450,000,000 shares representing the Company capital were represented.
At the Extraordinary General Assembly Meeting - where the merger had taken place under the umbrella of our Company as our direct subsidiary
Doğan Yayın Holding A.Ş.’s all assets and liabilities has taken-over by our Company, was discussed - that was held on the 7th of August 2014, the
meeting quorum was 80.88%, and 1,981,695,532.705 shares out of 2,450,000,000 shares representing the Company capital were represented.
2.3.12. At the General Assembly meetings, agenda items were conveyed in an objective and detailed manner with a clear and comprehensible
method while the shareholders are given the opportunity to state their opinions and ask questions under equal circumstances in a healthy
environment for discussion.
2.3.13. As per the Communiqué, shareholders must be given information at the Ordinary General Assembly meeting about whether the
shareholders (who control the management of the Company), Board of Directors’ members, executive managers who have administrative
responsibilities, and their spouses and blood relatives and relatives by marriage up to second-degree make any important transaction with the
Company or its associates which may lead to conflicts of interest, or whether the aforementioned persons make any transaction, related to a
commercial business that is within the scope of the corporation or its associate’s field of activity, for their own account or for the account of
others or whether they become unlimited partners in other companies carrying out similar commercial businesses. In 2014, the shareholders
(who control the management of the Company), Board of Directors’ members, executive managers who have administrative responsibilities,
and their spouses and blood relatives and relatives by marriage up to second-degree did not make any important transaction with the Company
or its associates which may lead to conflicts of interest, or the aforementioned persons did not make any transaction, related to a commercial
business that is within the scope of the corporation or its associate’s field of activity, for their own account or for the account of others or they
did not become unlimited partners in other companies carrying out similar commercial businesses. We had the same situation in 2013, as well,
and thus the shareholders’ were informed about this issue at the ordinary General Assembly meeting.
2.3.14. At the Ordinary General Assembly Meeting, the TL 788,135 donation made by the Company in 2013 to foundations, associations, and
public entities were presented for the shareholders’ information. Company’s “Donation and Aid Policy” is available on the Corporate Website.
2.3.15. General Assembly meeting minutes, including the previous years, are available on the Company’s Corporate Website at
www.doganholding.com.tr.
2.3.16. Shareholders, several Members of the Board of Directors, Company employees, independent audit company and expert institution
representatives (Extraordinary General Assembly Meeting) attended the General Assembly meetings whereas other stakeholders and media
representatives did not prefer to attend the meetings.
2.4. Voting Rights and Minority Rights
2.4.1. The Company avoids practices that make it difficult to exercise voting rights; all shareholders are given the opportunity to exercise their
voting rights in the easiest and most convenient manner.
2.4.2. There is no regulation in the Articles of Association about any “upper limits” to be brought to the voting rights.
2.4.3. There are no privileged shares at the Company according to the Articles of Association.
2.4.4. According to the Articles of Association, all shares have “one voting right” at the Company.
2.4.5. There is no Company regulation that restricts the exercise of shareholder’s voting rights for a certain period of time following the
acquisition date of shares.
2.4.6. The Articles of Association do not contain any provision that prevents non-shareholders from voting as proxy as representative of a
shareholder.
2.4.7. Shareholders have not expressed a demand concerning the representation of minority shares in management.
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2.4.8. According to the Articles of Association, when the right of usufruct and the right of disposition of a share belong to different individuals,
these individuals can agree among themselves on their preferred method of representation. Otherwise, the holder of the right of usufruct is
entitled to participate in the General Assembly and cast a vote.
2.4.9. Since shareholders do not have cross-shareholding relations among themselves, no such vote was cast at the General Assembly.
2.4.10. Minority rights are granted to shareholders who control one twentieth (5%) of the Company capital.
2.4.11. Articles of Association do not provide for the cumulative voting method.
Dividend Rights
Company takes the provisions of the Turkish Commercial Code, Capital Markets Legislation and CMB Regulations, Corporate Tax Law,
Income Tax Law and other relevant legal legislation provisions and the provisions of the Company’s Articles of Association and the publicly
disclosed “Dividend Distribution Policy” into consideration while making Dividend Distribution decisions.
2.4.12. In case there is net distributable profit for the period, Dividend Distribution is made within the time frame stipulated in the Capital
Markets Legislation and the CMB Regulations, at the shortest time following the general assembly meeting.
2.4.13. At the Ordinary General Assembly on March 31, 2014, it was resolved that no dividend would be distributed to shareholders for the
year 2013 since the dividend distribution statement issued for the accounting period January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013 showed no
distributable profit for the period.
2.4.14. According to the Company’s Articles of Association, the Board of Directors may decide to make advance dividend payments; provided
that it is authorized by the General Assembly and that such action complies with Capital Markets Legislation, Capital Markets Law, and the
Capital Markets Board’s regulations and resolutions. The authority granted by the General Assembly to the Board of Directors to make
advance dividend payments is limited to the year it was granted. No decision can be made for additional advance dividend payments or
distribution of dividends unless advance dividends for the previous year have been fully offset.
The principles of our Dividend Distribution Policy are as follows:
The Company reaches dividend distribution decisions and distributes dividend in line with the Turkish Commercial Code, Capital Markets
Legislation, Capital Markets Law, CMB regulations and resolutions, tax laws, provisions of other applicable legislation, as well as the Articles of
Association, and resolutions of the General Assembly.
Accordingly:
1- As a principle, at least 50% of the “net distributable profit for the period” calculated as per Capital Markets Legislation, Capital Markets
Law, CMB regulations and resolutions is to be distributed, in consideration of the financial statements issued in compliance with the Capital
Markets Legislation, Capital Markets Law, CMB regulations and resolutions.
2- In case it is decided to distribute between 50% and 100% of the “net distributable profit” as dividend, the financial statements, financial
structure, and the budget of the Company are taken into consideration when determining the dividend distribution ratio.
3- The dividend distribution proposal is disclosed to the public as per Capital Markets Legislation, Capital Markets Law, and CMB regulations
and resolutions, within the legal deadlines.
4- In case the “net distributable profit” calculated in line with the legal records kept within the scope of the Turkish Commercial Code and the
tax laws is:
a. lower than the amount calculated as per Article 1, the “net distributable profit” calculated as per the legal records kept within the scope of
this article hereby is taken into account and is distributed in its entirety,
b. higher than the amount calculated as per Article 1, action is taken as per Article 2.
5- In case there is no net distributable profit as per the legal records kept within the scope of the Turkish Commercial Code and tax laws; no
dividend distribution can be made even if a “net distributable profit” has been calculated according to the financial statements prepared as
per the Capital Markets Legislation, Capital Markets Law, CMB regulations and resolutions.
6- In case the calculated “net distributable profit” is below 5% of the issued capital, it is possible that no dividend be distributed.
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7- The upper limit of the aids and donations that will be made by the Company within the accounting period in compliance with the Capital
Markets Legislation, Capital Markets Law, CMB regulations and resolutions, and as per the principles set forth in the Articles of Association
shall be determined by the General Assembly. No donations may be made in amounts exceeding the limit set forth by the General Assembly,
and the donations made shall be added to the “net distributable profit” basis.
8- The dividend distribution shall start latest by the 30th day following the General Assembly meeting where the distribution decisions were
taken, and in any case, as of the end of the accounting period.
9- In line with the Capital Markets Legislation, Capital Markets Law, CMB regulations and resolutions, and the provisions of the Articles of
Association, and as per the resolutions of the General Assembly, the Company may distribute the dividend in cash and/or “bonus shares”, or
may pay it in installments.
10- The Company may also pay dividends to individuals who are not shareholders, in line with resolutions by the General Assembly. In
such a case, action shall be taken in compliance with the Turkish Commercial Code, Capital Markets Legislation, Capital Markets Law, CMB
regulations and resolutions, and the provisions of the Articles of Association.
11- The Company may decide to distribute and may distribute advance dividends in line with the Turkish Commercial Code; Capital Markets
Legislation, Capital Markets Law, CMB regulations and resolutions, tax laws, provisions of other relevant legislation, the Articles of Association,
and General Assembly resolutions.
12- Investments requiring significant amounts of cash outflow to increase the Company value, significant issues affecting the financial
structure, important economic, market or other uncertainties and problems outside the control of the Company shall be taken into account
in making dividend distribution decisions.
2.4.15. The Company’s “Dividend Distribution Policy” is included in the annual report and also made public via the corporate web site at
www.doganholding.com.tr.
2.5. Transfer of Shares
2.5.1. The Company’s Articles of Association do not contain any provisions limiting the transfer of shares.
PART III - PUBLIC DISCLOSURE AND TRANSPARENCY
3.1. Corporate Website and Its Contents
3.1.1. The Company’s corporate website at www.doganholding.com.tr is actively used for public disclosures, as stipulated in the Turkish
Commercial Code, Capital Markets Legislation, Capital Markets Law, and CMB regulations / resolutions.
3.1.2. An English version of the information that takes part in corporate website is also available for the convenience of foreign investors.
3.1.3., The issues stipulated in the Principles are available on the Corporate Website as well as the Corporate Governance Principles
Compliance Report and Corporate Governance Rating Report.
Annual Report
3.1.4. “2013 Annual Report” and “2014 Interim Annual Reports”, are prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Turkish Commercial
Code, Ministry of Customs and Trade’s “Regulation on Determining the Minimum Content of the Annual Reports of the Companies” and
CMB’s Communiqué (II-14.1) on “Principles Regarding Financial Reporting in the Capital Markets” and the Communiqué.
SECTION IV - STAKEHOLDERS
Since the Company is a holding company, it is not directly engaged in operational activities (such as production or service). Thus, the
shareholders and investors are its most important stakeholders. Employees are the other important stakeholders of our Company. Customers
that purchase products and services from and suppliers that provide products and services to our associate companies in the sectors where
they carry out activities, are indirectly (if not directly) the other important stakeholders of our Company. Our Company actively participates
in and provides support for the projects of the non-governmental organizations relevant with the sectors it carries out activities. Operational
policies are performed in coordination with Group companies.
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4.1. Informing Stakeholders
4.1.1. As explained in detail in the first part of the report, information is provided to all stakeholders via tools determined in conformity with
the Capital Markets Legislation, Capital Markets Law, CMB Regulations/Decisions and the Company’s Information Policy.
4.1.2. Stakeholders can have access to information about the Company via meetings, presentations and the Corporate Website in conformity
with the Capital Markets Legislation and the Company’s Information Policy.
4.1.3. The Company also has an “intranet” site that is dedicated to the communication and notification of employees.
4.2. Stakeholder Participation in Management
4.2.1. The Company is in ongoing communication with its stakeholders. All feedback received by the Company from its stakeholders is
evaluated and solution proposals are developed in contact with the units concerned. In case any employee transactions violate legislation or
ethical principles, the stakeholders can contact the Company via various means of communication.
4.2.2. The Articles of Association do not include a provision for stakeholder participation in the Company’s management.
4.2.3. Employees are kept apprised of the general activities of the Company, and their suggestions are evaluated via the intranet site.
4.3. Human Resources Policy
4.3.1. Doğan Holding does its utmost to provide a peaceful working environment where individual employees are protected against any
discrimination on the basis of race, nationality, religion, gender and belief, and where employee rights are respected. Furthermore, a key
component of the Group’s human resources policy is to give employees the chance to further their personal and professional development,
and adapt themselves to innovation and change.
4.3.2. Company’s human resources policy is available on the Corporate Website at www.doganholding.com.tr.
In human resources management, the Company aims to establish and manage systems which will create a convenient work environment
for the personal and professional development of employees, to create the right climate for lifelong learning, to measure and evaluate
performance according to objective criteria and to assess individual differences in an accurate fashion. To this end, the Company rewards high
performance and supports the development of those who perform worse than anticipated.
Our main principle is to recruit qualified employees within our structure, to implement competitive award management with the aim of
increasing their loyalty, and thus to award our employees’ contribution and success. If our employees show exclusive success and/or do work
that exceeds the performance and responsibility they are expected to fulfill, we believe that they should be appreciated and awarded; and
that such awards would make our employees show higher effort above the standards and would encourage them to score significant success.
Human resources practices are grouped under the following categories in line with the shared values and strategies of Doğan Holding and
Group companies:
• Recruitment
• Training and development
• Performance development
• Remuneration system
4.3.3. The Company does not discriminate among its employees and treats all employees equally. Neither the Company management nor the
Board Committees have received any complaints in this regard. Relations with employees conducted by Vice Presidency of Human Resources
There are no unionized employees at the Company.
4.3.4. Our Company’s “Occupational Health and Safety Policy” is available on the Corporate Website.
4.3.5. As per the Turkish Labor Law, our Company is responsible to provide employment termination benefit to employees - provided that
they have completed one year of service in the Group - who are; (i) dismissed for no reason, (ii) called for military duty (iii) dead or (iv) who
get retired after 25 years of service (20 years for women), and who reach the retirement age (58 for women; 60 for men). The amount that
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will be paid is equal to one-month salary at most for each year of service provided that it is limited with the employment termination benefit’s
upper limit that was; (i) determined with the Public Servants Arbitration Board decision n.2012/1 and, (ii) announced within the framework
of the coefficients stipulated by the Ministry of Finance.
4.4. Code of Ethics and Social Responsibility
4.4.1. Company’s “Code of Ethics” were publicly announced on the Corporate Website. The “Code of Ethics” is continuously revised and
improved as it is updated in accordance with the circumstances of the day.
4.4.2. “Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Policy” of the Company is available on the Corporate Website.
4.4.3. As a result of its corporate structure and employees with highly developed social awareness, the Company undertakes social
responsibility projects utilizing the common synergy of the companies within its corporate structure. During the management of its own
business and the business of its subsidiaries, the Company makes sure to fulfill its responsibilities as regards the prevention of environmental
pollution and the preservation of natural resources. “Social Responsibility Policy” of the Company is available on the Corporate Website.
Together with the companies under its umbrella, the Company produces and supports projects that highlight social issues and contribute to
social development of the community, with a special emphasis on educational projects.
4.4.4. “Publishing/Broadcasting Principles” are separately specified for our lines of business in publishing, and broadcasting. Furthermore,
these Principles are available on the Corporate Website.
4.5. Sustainability Index
4.5.1. Within the scope of determining the companies that will be included in the “BIST Sustainability Index” between November 2014 and
October 2015, a decision was taken and announced by Borsa İstanbul on 31.12.2014 to add the companies that will be in BIST 50 Index
between January-March 2015 to “the list of companies subject to assessment”. Our Company is listed in the category of companies subject
to assessment.
SECTION V - BOARD OF DIRECTORS
5.1. Structure and Formation of the Board of Directors
5.1.1. The Board of Directors is made up of nine members, of which five are non-executive, one executive and three are independent. The
Company complies with the Turkish Commercial Code, Capital Markets Legislation, Capital Markets Law, and CMB regulations and resolutions
in the formation and election of the Board of Directors. The guidelines on this issue are provided by the Articles of Association. Accordingly,
the Company is managed and represented by a Board of Directors with at least six and at most 12 members elected by the General Assembly.
5.1.2. A certain number or ratio of the Board Members is required to be independent members, as defined by the Capital Markets Board. The
determination, nomination, number and qualifications, selection, dismissal and/or resignation of the Independent Board Members are carried
out in compliance with Capital Markets Law, CMB regulations and resolutions, and other relevant legislation.
5.1.3. The full names and resumes of the Board Members are as follows:
Member
Hanzade Vasfiye Doğan Boyner
Arzuhan Yalçındağ
Vuslat Sabancı
Yahya Üzdiyen
İmre Barmanbek
Tayfun Bayazıt
Ali Aydın Pandır
Duty
Chairperson
Vice Chairperson
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Notes
Non-executive
Non-executive
Non-executive
Non-executive
Executive Director/CEO/Executive
Non-executive
Independent Member
Independent Member
Independent Member
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Born in Istanbul in 1976, Begümhan Doğan Faralyalı received her BSc in Economics and Philosophy at the
London School of Economics. She began her professional career as a consultant at the NY Office of Arthur
Andersen, and then moved to the London office of Monitor Group, where she worked as a consultant for
restructuring projects involving some of the most advanced European media and technology companies.
After earning her MBA degree at Stanford University in 2004, she took office at Doğan Yayın Holding
(DYH) as an Executive Committee Member and Vice President for Foreign Investments. There, in charge
of the international growth of DYH, she focused on investment opportunities mainly in Europe, including
Eastern Europe and Russia.
In 2007, Ms. Faralyalı led the startup process of Kanal D Romania, the first foreign investment of DYH, and forged its partnership with the
Ringier Group. In two years, the channel managed to rank third overall in total day viewership. At the same time, she worked on the purchase
of Trader Media East, traded on the London Stock Exchange, by Hürriyet. Begümhan Doğan Faralyalı played an active role in this project
constituting the largest international acquisition by DYH.
After gaining 15 years of overseas experience, she moved back to Turkey in 2009 and became CEO of Star TV. In 2010, she assumed the
Presidency of Doğan TV Holding, which also included TV channels Kanal D and CNN Türk. Ms. Faralyalı is still the Chairwoman of Kanal D
Romania. As of January 1, 2012 Begümhan Doğan Faralyalı became Chairwoman of Doğan Holding. She is married with two children.
Hanzade V. Doğan Boyner
Founder of Turkey’s biggest e-commerce company “Hepsiburada.com”, Hanzade Doğan Boyner, is one of
the most important personalities in the field of e-commerce in Turkey.
Boyner is currently the Chairwoman of Doğan Online, Doğan Gazetecilik and Aydın Doğan Foundation, and
Vice Chairwoman of Hürriyet Gazetecilik, Doğan Burda and Doğan Holding.
After receiving her bachelor’s degree in economics from London School of Economics, she worked as a
financial analyst for the Communication, Media and Technology Group of Goldman Sachs International in
London. After receiving her Master’s degree from Columbia University, she returned to Turkey same year
and established Doğan Online, the biggest internet holding of Turkey. In 2003, she became the CEO of
Doğan Gazetecilik, which includes also the “Posta” - newspaper with the highest circulation in Turkey - in its portfolio. In 2006, she played
an active role in the partnership agreement signed between Doğan Holding and OMV (pioneering petroleum and gas company of Central
Europe) in order to establish a strategic partnership on Petrol Ofisi in the field of refinery, oil exploration and production, and afterwards
served as the Chairwoman of Petrol Ofisi.
She plays active role in the civil society as the founding member and Vice Chairwoman of Global Relations Forum and Vice President of World
Association of Newspapers as well as member of the Brookings Institute Board of Trustees, Columbia Business School Board of Overseers,
European Council on Foreign Relations, Turkish Industry and Business Association, Young Presidents’ Organization and Association of Woman
Entrepreneurs.
Boyner, has been chosen several time as the “Business Woman of the Year” by the leading universities of Turkey such as Bosphorus
University, Istanbul Technical University and Yıldız Technical University.
A philanthropist, Ms. Doğan Boyner established and still enthusiastically leads the “Dad, Send Me To School” campaign that aims to remove
economic and cultural barriers in young female education in Turkey. The campaign has already granted 10,500 scholarship and built 33 girls’
dormitories across Turkey.
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Arzuhan Doğan Yalçındağ
Since the beginning of her professional life, Arzuhan Doğan Yalçındağ has been involved in initiating new
projects. In 1990 while working with Milpa she brought the German Mail order company, Quelle, to Turkey
and headed the company until 1993. In 1994, she took part in the establishment of Alternatifbank and
served as a board member. A year later, she became the CFO of Milliyet Magazine Group. She joined Kanal D
in 1996 and was in charge of various departments. One of her major accomplishments was the launching of
CNN Turk in 2000, which was the result of the negotiations she initiated in 1999 with Time Warner Group.
In 2005, she became the CEO of Doğan TV Holding, the parent company of Kanal D, CNN Turk, DMC,
D Productions, D-Smart satellite platform and radio concerns. In 2007, she was elected as the first female
President of the country’s leading business organization, TUSİAD - Turkish Industry and Business Association,
in the organization’s 40 year- history. She held this post until 2010, and then moved to become a member of the Council of Presidents of the
Association’. She has been also serving as the Vice President of High Advisory Council.
After leaving post at TUSİAD, she took over the chair of Doğan Holding from her father, the founder of the company, started as the first member
in the second generation of the family to lead the organization.
She is one of the founding board members of Aydın Doğan Foundation, established in 1996 and served as the Chairperson between 2010 and
2011.
The then Foreign Minister, now President Abdullah Gül, appointed her as a honorary ambassador of Turkey to EU; with this capacity Arzuhan
Doğan Yalçındağ launched “Women’s Initiative for Turkey in the EU”.
She is among the founding members of Women Entrepreneurs Association of Turkey - KAGIDER; she was also selected a Young Global Leader
by the World Economic Forum. She assumed duties in the Board of Directors of Education Volunteers Foundation of Turkey (TEGV). She has
been among the founding members of Turkish American Businessmen Association (TABA) and assumed duties in the Board of Directors. Again,
she was one of the founders of the Turkish Third Sector Foundation - TÜSEV, and has been a founder and a board member of Istanbul Modern
Art Museum since January 2004. Arzuhan Doğan Yalçındağ is a member of Vodafone Turkey Foundation Advisory Board and also a member
of Koç University Corporate Governance Forum Strategy and Advisory Board and is the member of the Board of Directors of American Turkish
Society.
She is also on the International Advisory Council of Paley Media Center in New York and Expo 2015 Milano. She was awarded the title of
Commander of Italy’s Star Order (Commendatore dell’Ordine della Stella d’Italia) in 2009. She is a member of World Economic Forum’s Industry
Partner of Media, Entertainment and Information (MEI) Executive Board.
Currently, Arzuhan Doğan Yalçındağ is the Chairperson of Doğan TV Holding. She is married with two children.
Vuslat Sabancı
Vuslat Doğan Sabancı is the Chairwoman of Hürriyet since May 26, 2010. She graduated from Bilkent
University, Department of Economics and received her Master’s degree from Columbia University in New
York, in the field of International Media and Communications.
She was the Chairwoman of the Executive Board between 2004 and 2010. Acquiring Trader Media East
(TME) in 2007, Vuslat Doğan Sabancı transformed Hürriyet from a leading newspaper in Turkey into an
international company. This acquisition was the largest foreign acquisition executed by a Turkish company
till that day. TME is an online and printed media advertising company operating in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus,
Kazakhstan, Hungary, Croatia and Slovenia. İz Ruki v Ruki is one of the most recognized media brands in
Russia. Irr.ru is the leading online classified ads company in Russia.
Vuslat Doğan Sabancı ensured Hürriyet‘s position as a major player within the emerging media in Turkey through investing in digital publishing
and services. hurriyet.com.tr became the most visited media websites of Europe. Hürriyet online carries out its activities in the field of
classified ads with hurriyetemlak.com, hurriyetoto.com and yenibiris.com, in the field of opportunity websites with yakala.co, in the field of
e-commerce with yenicarsim.com.
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Investing in human rights and particularly in gender equality matters in Hürriyet, Vuslat Doğan Sabancı became the strong voice in this field in
Turkey. As a result of “No! to Domestic Violence” campaign initiated by her, a law was enacted in this field after 8 years. With
“The Rightful Women Platform” that she established before 2011 General Elections, assembling all non-governmental organizations carrying out activities concerning women matters in Turkey-under the same roof, she created a pressure platform to ensure that more
women could be elected for the parliament. After 2011 elections, the number of female deputies increased from 48 to 78. Apart from these,
Vuslat Doğan Sabancı carries out several activities in the name of giving women their rightful place in both social life and economy.
The microloan project for women, along with similar efforts, constitute examples of such projects.
Vuslat Doğan Sabancı joined Hürriyet in 1996 as a Vice President in charge of advertisements and promoted to the position of
Marketing Operations Group Vice President. Her responsibilities in Hürriyet included marketing, sales, human resources and information
technologies (IT).
Before joining Hürriyet, Doğan Sabancı worked at the Editorial Department of The New York Times and later at The Wall Street Journal,
where she was instrumental in the formation of the Asian Business World News Channel and the paper’s Latin America edition.
Born in 1971, Vuslat Doğan Sabancı is married and has two children. She knows English.
Vuslat Doğan Sabancı is a lifetime honorary member of the International Press Institute (IPI), where she served as a Member of the Board of
Directors for eight years. Vuslat Doğan Sabancı actively assumes duties at Endeavor Turkey - an international non-governmental organization
(NGO) established with the purpose of determining and supporting entrepreneurs - and serves as a Member of the Board of Directors since
its establishment in 2006. Moreover, Vuslat Doğan Sabancı is a member of TUSIAD (Turkish Industry and Business Association) since 2003.
Yahya Üzdiyen
Born in 1957, Yahya Üzdiyen graduated from Middle East Technical University (METU) Business
Administration Department in 1980. Between 1980 and 1996, he worked as foreign trade & investment
specialist and manager in several privately owned companies. Between 1997 and 2011, he assumed the
position of Strategy Group Head Doğan Holding and became Vice Chairman of the Board and Executive
Committee on January 18, 2011. In these years, he played an important role in the acquisition, partnership
and sale of Group companies, such as Petrol Ofisi, Ray Sigorta and Star TV.
A member on Boards of several Group companies, Yahya Üzdiyen was appointed CEO of Doğan Holding as
of January 24, 2012. Mr. Üzdiyen is married with two children.
İmre Barmanbek
Born in 1942, İmre Barmanbek graduated from Ankara University, School of Political Sciences with a
BSc degree in Economics and Finance. Her career began as an Assistant Accountancy Specialist in the
Board of Accountancy Specialists of Finance Ministry, then followed by a promotion to Accountancy
Specialist. Between 1969 and 1972, she worked at the State Planning Organization as a State Planning
Specialist and then, she returned to Finance Ministry. Between 1975-1977, she became a member of the
Tax Appeals Commission of Finance Ministry.
In the aftermath of her successful career at the Ministry of Finance, she resigned and started her private
sector career. İmre Barmanbek assumed the position of Finance Manager, for the joint venture company
between Koç & Doğan Group’s, Doğuş Akü. She soon became General Manager of the company. Following
this success, İmre Barmanbek assumed the position of Financial Coordinator for Doğan Holding and became CFO in 1998. Between 1999
and 2003, she respectively worked as CEO and Executive Director of Board of Directors.
Due to her dynamic management style and her focus on value added enhancements to Doğan Holding, she was acclaimed with the “Best
Woman Manager of the Year” award in Turkey by Dünya Gazette in 2001. The international edition of prestigious Fortune Magazine
recognized her “33rd Most Powerful Women of Bussiness” in 2001 and “22nd Most Powerful Women” in 2002. In this period, FORBES listed
her amongst “Most Influential 100 Bussiness Women”. İmre Barmanbek has served as the Vice President of Doğan Holding Board of Directors
since the beginning of 2003, and Board Member since August 2012.
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Ertuğrul Feyzi Tuncer was born in 1939. He received his BA in Business Administration and Economics
from Robert College in 1964. Later, he obtained an Executive Management certificate from University of
Stanford.
He started his professional career in 1967, as Regional Director and Director of Investments at Mobil
Oil Türk A.Ş. and eventually became General Manager in 1990. In 1994, he served as Chairman at ATAŞ
Anatolian Refinery, and then became General Manager of BP Mobil Turkey Joint Venture.
In 2000, he resigned from both of these positions to continue his career as General Manager and Board
Member at Petrol Ofisi A.Ş. In 2005, he became Board Member at Doğan Holding. In 2006, at Tuncer Consulting Services and Trade, he
became the founder and managing partner of CASE Consulting Energy.
Ertuğrul Tuncer has served as the founder Chairman of PETDER (Association of Petrol Industrialists) and is a member of the Association of
Corporate Risk Management and High Council Board of Fenerbahçe Sports Club.
Tayfun Bayazıt
After receiving his bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (1980), Bayazıt received his Master’s
degrees (MBA-1983) in Finance and in International Relations from Columbia University. He began his
professional banking career at Citibank. He served in senior management positions for 13 years within the
Çukurova Group; Yapı Kredi (Assistant General Manager and Executive Board Member), Interbank (CEO)
and the Banque de Commerce et de Placement SA Switzerland (President & CEO).
In 1999, he was appointed as the Vice Chairman of Doğan Holding and Dışbank Executive Director. In the
same group, in 2001, he became the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Dışbank. After being appointed as
the Chairman of the Board of Directors in 2003, Bayazıt was appointed as the CEO of Fortis Turkey and as
a member in the Fortis global governance committee in July 2005 after Dışbank’s majority shares were acquired by Fortis. After the General
Assembly held in 2006, he became the Chairman of Fortis Turkey. In 2007, he returned to Yapı Kredi (UniCredit and Koç Group partnership)
as an Executive Director and the General Manager, and became the Chairman of the Board of Directors in 2009. Bayazıt resigned from his
position in Yapı Kredi in August 2011 in order to establish “Bayazıt Consultancy Services” company where he is currently the Chairman. While
serving as an independent member in the Board of Directors of Migros, Boyner, TAV and Doğan Holding, Bayazıt is also the Chairman of the
Board of Directors of Marsh McLennan Group (Marsh, Mercer and Oliver Wyman), Taaleri Portfolio Management and Mediobanca Turkey.
Bayazıt is the Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Turkish Industry and Business Association (TÜSİAD) and assumes active duties
in non-governmental organizations such as Education Volunteers Foundation of Turkey (TEGV), Embarq, Corporate Governance Association
of Turkey (TKYD).
Ali Aydın Pandır
Born in 1956 in Istanbul, Ali Aydın Pandır graduated from St. Georg Austrian High School in 1975.
He completed his undergraduate studies at Istanbul Technical University, Department of Mechanical
Engineering in 1980.
Following graduation, Mr. Pandır started his professional career in 1980 at Tekersan Company, as Design
Engineer, before becoming Workshop Manager at the same firm. In 1990, he joined General Motors as
Director of After-Sales Services and played an active role in the establishment of Opel’s Turkish service and
spare part distribution network. Serving Adam Opel and General Motors as Director of International
After-Sales Services, Mr. Pandır managed after-sales support and spare parts services for Opel vehicles
across Eastern Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa and South America.
As GM’s Director of New Vehicle Projects, Ali Pandır established spare parts distribution systems in India, Thailand, Taiwan, Japan and People’s
Republic of China, so as to expand the Company’s sales and distribution network in the Asia- Pacific region. After assuming this critical role,
he led the way in establishing the outsourced spare parts distribution concept at GM Group, through various practices in developing countries.
He created a spare parts distribution network in the People’s Republic of China for new GM joint ventures. Mr. Pandır also established
GM Storage and Trade company at the Shanghai Free Trade Zone and took office as CEO of the said company. As GM’s Asia-Pacific Regional
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Director, he set up a spare parts distribution and supply chain system across the Asia-Pacific region. In addition to these duties, he also
assumed the title of GM Supply Chain Council Member and served as Board Member at TLI, a joint venture by Singapore National University
and Georgia Tech USA Logistics Institute. He played a key role as the Director in charge of the sales, marketing and distribution of GM cars
and spare parts by GM’s trade and distribution company in Singapore across the entire Asia-Pacific region. As GM’s Head of Indonesia, he
managed the restructuring and consolidation of GM’s businesses in Indonesia, and established a joint venture with various local Asian partners
to produce and distribute commercial and passenger vehicles.
For five years Ali Pandır served as CEO of Tofaş, Turkey’s largest auto manufacturer and market leader, a joint venture of Italian Fiat Group
and Turkish Koç Group, and managed to increase Tofaş’s production capacity from an annual 250 thousand to 400 thousand.
He is the Chairman and Executive Director of Erdemir, Ereğli and İskenderun Demir Çelik Fabrikaları, Board Member of the Tofaş and Türk
Traktör companies in representation of Company Fiat. Ali Pandır is also Independent Board Member of Prysmian Türkiye. He speaks English
and German fluently.
Résumés of the Members of the Board of Directors are also available in the Annual Report and on the Corporate Website
(www.doganholding.com.tr).
5.1.4. The members are limited to a three-year term in office and after the three years members can be reappointed for the next period.
Board Members were elected at the Ordinary General Assembly dated March 31, 2014 to serve until the Ordinary General Assembly when
the accounts and activities of the year 2014 will be discussed.
5.1.5. There are three independent members on the Board of Directors. In line with CMB’s regulations and resolutions, independent members
constitute one-third of the Board. The Chairperson and CEO are not the same individual. More than half of the Board Members are
non-executive.
5.1.6. Statements of independence of three candidate Independent Board Members were evaluated by the Board of Directors and
subsequently disclosed to the public on March 10, 2014. The Company asks for written statements from the Independent Board Members
to prove that they satisfy the ‘independence’ criteria. As of the date of this report, there exists no circumstance that would compromise the
independent status of the Company’s Independent Board Members. The statements of independence of Independent Board Members are
presented below:
STATEMENT OF INDEPENDENCE
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Date: March 5, 2014
To the Chairmanship of the Board of Directors of Doğan Şirketler Grubu Holding A.Ş.,
As an independent member candidate of the Board of Directors of Doğan Şirketler Grubu Holding A.Ş., I declare that; I do have the
qualifications of an “independent member of the board of directors” stipulated in the Capital Markets Law, Corporate Governance
Communiqué (II-17.1), Principle Decision of Capital Markets Board and other regulations and the Articles of Association of your Company;
and I will immediately inform your Chairmanship of the Board of Directors right after learning that these qualifications of independence are
no longer valid and I will act in accordance with your Board’s Decision and thus will resign if deemed necessary.
Best regards,
Tayfun BAYAZIT
Date: March 5, 2014
Best regards,
Ali Aydın PANDIR
Date: March 5, 2014
Best regards,
Ertuğrul Feyzi TUNCER
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5.1.7. According to our Articles of Association; the members of the Board of Directors may assume duties in the board of directors of the associates,
subsidiaries, and joint ventures in order to protect, oversee, monitor, guide and audit the interests of the Company and shareholders, providing that
they adapted the limitations in the Communique. Moreover, the members of the Board of Directors may assume tasks and duties in associations
working for public interest, in foundations, in institutions and organizations working for public interest or making scientific research, development
activities, and universities, and in educational institutions and etc. Other duties can be assumed with the approval of the Board of Directors and within
the scope of the principles the Board will accept. Our implementations in this field, are reviewed consistently in line with the current conditions.
The duties of the members of the Board of Directors, outside the Company are given below:
Name Surname
Duties Outside the Corporation
Hanzade Vasfiye Doğan Boyner
Chairwoman of the Board of Directors in the Group Companies
Chairwoman and Vice Chairwoman of the Board of Directors in the Group Companies
Arzuhan Yalçındağ
Vuslat Sabancı
Yahya Üzdiyen
Chairman, Vice Chairman and Member of the Board of Directors, and Chairman of the Executive Board,
İmre Barmanbek
Tayfun Bayazıt
Ali Aydın Pandır
Vice Chairwoman and Member of the Board of Directors, and Corporate Governance Committee
Member in the Group Companies
Does not have duties in the group companies outside the Corporation. His duties in the companies
outside the Group are available in his résumé included in this report.
Chairman of the Committee for Early Risk Detection in the publicly traded group companies. His
positions in the companies outside the group are available in the résumé given in this Report.
Does not have duties in the group companies outside the Corporation. His duties in the companies
outside the Group are available in his résumé included in this report.
5.1.8. The Board of Directors that is composed of 9 members, has 5 female members. Our Company complies with the non-compulsory principle of
the Communiqué “At least 25% of the members of the Board of Directors must be female members”.
5.2. Principles of the Activities of the Board of Directors
5.2.1. The Board of Directors is structured at the ultimate level that will provide effectiveness. In this aspect, utmost attention is paid to complying
with the Capital Markets Law, CMB Regulations, Communiques and Decisions. Principles regarding the issue were determined with our Company’s
Articles of Association.
a) The members of the Board of Directors must be elected from among the persons who have the fundamental knowledge about the legal
principles that regulate the transactions and operations regarding the Company’s field of activity, are well-informed and experienced about company
management, are competent in analyzing financial statements and reports, preferably have had higher education.
b) Board of Directors is obligated to carry out the task and duties granted by the legislation in effect and the Articles of Association herein. All tasks
and transactions that do not require a General Assembly decision according to the regulations of the laws and the Articles of Association herein are
carried out by the Board of Directors.
The Board of Directors carries out its duties and uses its powers in line with the Turkish Commercial Code, Capital Markets Law, Capital Markets
Board regulations and decisions, Articles of Association and the provisions of legislation in effect.
Bodies and persons assigning (transferring) - in conformity with the law - a duty or a power arising from the Law or the Articles of Association,
to other persons, will not be responsible for the acts and decisions of these persons unless it is proven that these bodies and persons have paid
insufficient attention in selecting these persons.
While carrying out the duties and responsibilities granted by the laws and the Articles of Association, the Board of Directors without setting aside its
responsibility may partially assign these duties and responsibilities to the committees within the company by clearly specifying their functions.
c) The Board of Directors represents the Company. Upon the decision taken by the Board of Directors, the power to represent the Company can be
assigned to one of the members of the board of directors or to one or more executive members or to third parties who are managers. At least one
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member of the board of directors must be authorized to represent the Company. Unless a notarized copy of the decision, indicating the persons
entitled to represent the Company and the method of representing, is registered and published in the trade registry, the transfer of the authority will
not be valid. Limitation of the power to represent, does not set forth any terms and conditions for bona fide third parties; however, the registered
and announced restrictions on using the power to represent the company from a single center or branch or altogether, are applicable. 371st, 374th
and 375th Articles of the Turkish Commercial Code are reserved. In order to ensure that all documents that will be provided and agreements that will
be made by the Company are valid, they must have the signatures of the persons authorized to represent the Company, under the Company’s trade
name.
d) According to the Articles of Association of the Company; within the scope of the provisions of the Internal Directive that will be prepared as
specified in the 367th Article of the Turkish Commercial Code and in the Articles of Association, the Board of Directors is entitled to partially or
entirely assign (transfer) the management to one or more members of the board of directors, to the third parties, and to the Boards or Committees
it will establish; without prejudice to the provisions of the 375th Article of the Turkish Commercial Code and the Capital Markets legislation and other
legislations.
The Board of Directors may also assign tasks by determining the executive members who will assume a part of its powers and specific Company
operations, and monitor the implementations of the Board’s decisions. In such case, the scope of the responsibilities of each executive member of
the Board of Directors, will be specified by the Board of Directors. The executive members, assume all powers and responsibilities within the scope
covering the tasks and duties assigned to them. As a rule, the other members of the board of directors will not be responsible for transactions
within this scope; without prejudice to the duties and powers within the scope of the non-negotiable powers that are only assumed by the board of
directors. More than half of the members of the Board of Directors cannot assume executive tasks or duties, and this issue is taken into consideration
particularly in specifying the tasks and duties of the members.
5.2.2. All information is promptly provided to the members of the Board of Directors in order to ensure that they fulfill their duties.
5.2.3. In 2014, 41 (2013: 37) Board of Directors meetings/decisions were made/taken.
5.2.4. A Secretariat was established under the Chairmanship of the Board of Directors in order to regularly file the documents about the Board of
Directors meetings with the aim of providing service for all members of the Board of Directors.
5.2.5. Our Board of Directors meetings are planned and held effectively and efficiently. As specified in our Company’s Articles of Association;
The Board of Directors convenes with regularity that will help the Board effectively carry out its tasks and duties.
As a rule, the Board of Directors convenes upon the call made by the Chairman or the Vice Chairman. All members of the board of directors may
make a written request from the Chairman or the Vice Chairman (if the Chairman is not present), to make a call for the board of directors meeting.
Information and documents about the issues on the Board of Directors meeting agenda are presented to the members of the board of directors
within a reasonable period of time in prior to the meeting ensuring equal flow of information. However, with a Board of Directors decision, it is legally
possible to make meetings in another location of the city of the headquarters or in another city.
In principle, members of the Board of Directors are to attend the meetings in person; while it is possible to attend the meetings via any type
technological method enabling remote access. The opinions, submitted in writing, of the members who are not able to attend the meeting, will be
presented for the information of the other members.
All Board resolutions are recorded in the meeting minutes and signed by the participants of the meetings. The Board members who cast negative
votes must sign the meeting minutes with their justifications for their negative votes. Board resolutions, meeting minutes, related documents and
correspondence are kept and regularly archived by the Board of Directors Secretariat. In cases where the affirmative votes of the Independent
Board members are required, if they cast negative votes, the measures required by the Capital Markets Board and Capital Markets Legislation are
implemented.
The Board of Directors convenes with the majority of the total number of members and takes decisions with the majority of the members present at
the meeting. In case of equality of the votes, the issue voted is added on the agenda of the next meeting; and is considered rejected if the votes are
equal in that meeting, too. Each member of the Board of Directors has only one right to vote regardless of his/her position and duty.
It is legally possible to take a decision on the proposal given by one of the members, with the written consents of the other members in compliance
with the relevant provisions of the Turkish Commercial Code.
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Persons entitled to attend the Company’s board of directors meeting, may also attend these meetings on electronic platforms in conformity
with the 1527th Article of the Turkish Commercial Code. In conformity with the provisions of the Communiqué on the “Board Meetings to
be held on Electronic Platforms other than the General Assemblies of the Joint Stock Companies” the Company can install the Electronic
Meeting System that will enable the entitled persons to participate and cast votes in these meetings on electronic platforms or purchase such
systems developed for this purpose. In the meetings to be held, it is ensured that the entitled persons are able to use, within the framework
of the provisions of the Communiqué, their rights stipulated in the relevant legislation, on the system installed in line with this Article of the
Articles of Association of the Company or on the system with support services to be purchased.
5.2.6. In 2014, all Board of Directors Decisions were taken with the unanimous votes of the members who attended the meetings. There
were no decisions where members casted negative votes.
5.2.7. Losses incurred in the company by the members of the Board of Directors as a result of their faults during their term of office, are
insured by our Company. Members of the Board of Directors and the Executives in our Company and our subsidiaries are covered in the
insurance policy, and the value covered in the policy is EUR 75 million.
5.3. The Number, Structure and Independence of Board Committees
5.3.1. In line with legal regulations, as well as the position and requirements of the Company, four committees were formed to ensure that
the Board of Directors successfully exercises its duties and responsibilities. These committees are the Executive Committee, the Audit
Committee, the Corporate Governance Committee, and the Committee for Early Risk Detection.
5.3.2. Charters regarding the functioning of the committees are stated in the Articles of Association.
5.3.3. Also the Audit Committee the Corporate Governance Committee and the Committee for Early Risk Detection has a written charter
approved by the Board of Directors and publicly posted through the Company’s website at www.doganholding.com.tr. This charter was
created carefully and in due consideration of the Capital Markets Legislation, CMB regulations, Communiques and resolutions, Articles
of Association and international practices abroad. The committees’ charters are reviewed according to legislative changes and changing
circumstances. The committees convene at least every three months.
5.3.4. Information on the members of the Executive Committee is presented below. Executive Committee members were elected to serve
until the Ordinary General Assembly concerning the accounting period for 2014.
Full Name
Yahya Üzdiyen
Title
Other Duties
Duties in Other Committees
President
Executive Director
None
Soner Gedik
Member
None
None
Ahmet Toksoy
Member
CFO
None
5.3.5. The Board of Directors elected Tayfun Bayazıt as the President and Ali Aydın Pandır as the Member of the Audit Committee, to serve
until the Ordinary General Assembly concerning the accounting period for 2014.
Full Name
Independence
Status
Duties in Other
Committees
(Non-Executive)
Independent
President of Corporate
Governance Committee
(Non-Executive)
Independent
None
Title
Association with the Company
Tayfun Bayazıt
President
Ali Aydın Pandır
Member
5.3.6. The members of the Audit Committee are individuals who have the qualifications required by their duties. They were elected among
independent Board Members, who are neither executive members nor executive directors.
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5.3.7. The Audit Committee carries out its duties regularly in compliance with the Capital Markets Legislation and CMB’s regulations,
communiques and resolutions. Within this framework, in 2014:
• Annual/interim financial statements, footnotes and independent audit reports of the Company were reviewed before publicly disclosed and
meetings were made with the independent audit company;
• The independent audit agreement was reviewed;
• Results of the internal audit activities and measures taken were reviewed.
5.3.8. Corporate Governance Committee Members elected to carry out tasks until the first Board of Directors meeting that will be held after
the ordinary General Assembly meeting where the results of the 2014 activities will be discussed, are listed below with their duties;
Full Name
Independence
Status
Duties in Other
Committees
(Non-Executive)
Independent
President of Audit
Committee
Member
Board Member (Non-Executive)
Dependent
None
Member
Vice President of Finance
(Capital Markets, IFRS/CMB Reporting
and Affiliates Oversight)
Dependent
None
Title
President
İmre Barmanbek
Dr. Murat Doğu
Tayfun Bayazıt
5.3.9. The Corporate Governance Committee carries out its duties regularly in compliance with the Capital Markets Legislation and CMB’s
regulations, communiques and resolutions. Within this framework, in 2014:
• The Corporate Governance Committee reviewed the annual report and corporate governance compliance reports of the Company before
they were publicly reported.
• The process of getting a corporate governance rating, was coordinated.
• Tasks were carried out regarding the activities of Investor Relations Department.
• The improvement of the corporate website was supervised while monitoring if it is kept up to date or not.
• Developments outside the country and the relevant legislations regarding corporate governance were followed while ensuring that
necessary measures were taken regarding compliance issues.
5.3.10. In line with the CMB decision taken for all publicly traded companies that get corporate governance rating; Saha Rating Services
revised our corporate governance rating together with all the other publicly traded companies and announced to the public on
March 3, 2014. Corporate governance ratings are available on our Company’s corporate website at www.doganholding.com.tr.
5.3.11. The Committee for Early Risk Detection, previously established in conformity with the Turkish Commercial Code after the Company’s
Board of Directors decision n.2013/6 taken on March 18, 2013 in accordance with the amendment made to the CMB Communiqué, n.56
with Series: IV (which was valid in 2013, but annulled at the beginning of 2014), was restructured. The information about the members of the
Committee for Early Risk Detection is below:
Full Name
Erem Turgut Yücel
Title
Independence
Status
Duties in Other
Committees
President
Independent
None
Member
Chief Legal Counsel
Dependent
None
Tolga Babalı
Member
Vice President of Risk Management and Financial Affairs
Dependent
None
Yener Şenok
Member
Vice President of Financial and Administrative Affairs
Dependent
None
Korhan Kurtoğlu
Member
Financial Reporting Director
Dependent
None
Tahir Ersoy
Member
Group Manager of Tax Management
Dependent
None
The committees convene as frequently as is required by their activities, upon the invitation of the Committee President.
5.3.12. The Committees of the Company operate within the context of their authorities and responsibilities and submit proposals to the
Board of Directors. However, the final decisions are made by the Board of Directors.
5.3.13. Members except the Tayfun Bayazıt, Independent Board Member, assume duties in more than one committee.
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5.4. Risk Management and Internal Control Mechanism
5.4.1. The effectiveness of the Risk Management and Internal Control systems is ensured by the Committees that are established in
conformity with the Articles of Association and the Turkish Commercial Code, the CMB Law and CMB Regulations.
The Committee for Early Risk Detection, previously established in conformity with the Turkish Commercial Code after the Company’s Board
of Directors decision n.2013/6 taken on March 18, 2013 in accordance with the amendment made to the CMB Communiqué, n.56 with
Series: IV (which was valid in 2013, but annulled at the beginning of 2014), was restructured. Having held 6 meetings in 2014, Committee for
Early Risk Detection evaluates the risks that our Company and our subsidiaries may face.
Financial, operational and compliance risks are identified and measured within the framework of Corporate Risk Management. The processes
of detecting, identifying, and monitoring the risks that the Company and its subsidiaries may face are carried out under the supervision of;
Executive Committee, Committee for Early Risk Detection, Chief Financial Officer, relevant Vice Presidents in charge of Financial Affairs and
Vice President of Finance and Fund Management. On the other hand, the process of detecting and managing the risks specific to the sectors
the subsidiaries carry out activities in is performed under the supervision of the Company, in coordination with the subsidiaries’ Executive
Committees, Committees for Early Risk Detection (if any) and/or managers. Regular meetings are held during the year with the managers of
the subsidiaries.
Furthermore, the Audit Committee monitors the results of the Internal Audit studies performed within the scope of Internal Audit activities as
well as the measures taken. The issues brought up by the Audit Committee to have an effective Internal Control are included in the scope of
the activities of the Vice President in charge of Audit.
5.5. Strategic Goals of the Company
5.5.1. Our vision is to undertake effective and sustainable investments that will contribute to transparency in the society and to the general
welfare and stability in the economy, through relevant service, commercial and industrial platforms. Our mission is to monitor, innovate
and implement state-of-the art commercial and technological products and applications in final consumer industries in Turkey and other
prospective markets abroad; and develop and maintain the necessary corporate assets and capabilities to ensure proper execution of these
objectives.
5.5.2. The vision and mission of the Company are available in the annual report of the Company.
5.5.3. The strategic goals determined by the managers of the Company in accordance with the plans of the Company are presented for the
approval of the Board of Directors.
5.5.4. The performance of our Company is monitored in the Executive Committee meetings held every week and necessary measures are
taken.
5.5.5. The Board of Directors and senior management of the Company continuously monitor the status of the Company against its
strategic goals. Through regular and frequent management meetings, the Company’s position is evaluated and new goals and strategies are
formulated.
5.6. Remuneration of Board Members
5.6.1. According to the Articles of Association of our Company, decisions regarding the payments made to the members of the Board
of Directors such as per diem, salaries, dividends, bonuses and premiums are taken by the General Assembly. The financial rights of the
members of the Board of Directors may vary depending on their tasks, duties, powers and responsibilities in the Board of Directors.
The financial benefits of the independent Board Members are determined according to Capital Markets Legislation, CMB’s regulations,
communiques and resolutions and other relevant legislation.
The Board of Directors decides whether or not any payments will be made to committee chairmen and members for their tasks and duties in
the committees and determines the amounts and terms and conditions in case of any payments are made.
In conformity with the CMB Regulations and Decisions, the Remuneration Policy of our Board of Directors was created; was submitted for
the information of the shareholders at the General Assembly; and was publicly disclosed.
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5.6.2. At the Ordinary General Assembly meeting held to discuss the 2013 activities; it was decided by majority vote that the independent
members of the Board of Directors are paid a net amount of TL 10,000 per month and other members of the Board of Directors are paid a
net amount of TL 7,000. Apart from this, there is no performance based salary paid to the members of the Board of Directors.
5.6.3. Doğan Holding’s key management personnel are the members of the Board of Directors, Board of Directors Consultant, Chairman and
Vice Chairmen, Chief Legal Counsel, Directors etc.. Benefits received by the key management personnel, such as salaries, premiums, health
insurance, communication and transport, are specified below:
(TL thousand)
Salaries and other short term benefits
2014
2013
12,176
20,131
Post-employment benefits
-
-
Other long term benefits
-
-
Termination benefits
-
-
Share based payments
-
-
12,176
20,131
Total
5.6.4. The Company did not lend money, extend credit, or extend credit such as “personal loans” by means of third parties or did not give
surety to any of the Members of the Board of Directors or executive managers.
SECTION VI- COMPANY’S CURRENT STATUS IN THE ISSUE OF COMPLYING WITH THE CORPORATE GOVERNANCE PRINCIPLES
Corporate Governance Committee continues its activities to improve our Corporate Governance practices. As of the activity period that
ended on 31.12.2014, the Company complies with all compulsory Corporate Governance Principles (“Principles”) of the CMB and the
Communiqué. Utmost attention is paid to comply with the non-compulsory Principles of the Law and Communiqué. As explained in this
Report, we think there won’t be any significant conflict of interests in the current situation regarding the non-compulsory Principles with
which the Company has not yet fully complied.
Our Company considers the fact that we partially or completely are not complying with the non-compulsory Principles n.1.2.1., n.1.5.2.,
n.3.2.1., n.3.2.2., n.3.3.3., n.3.3.4., n.3.3.5., n.4.2.8., n.4.5.5. and n.4.6.5. of the Corporate Governance Principles. However, we think there won’t
be any significant conflict of interests in the current situation regarding this issue. Regarding the Principles n.1.2.1. and n.1.5.2; due to the
fact that shareholders made no requests, as of the current situation, to make any amendment to the Articles of Association for appointing
a “private auditor”, this issue was not evaluated. Principles n.3.2.1., n.3.2.2., n.3.3.3., n.3.3.4., and n.3.3.5 are mainly about the fields that are
considered under the topics; “supporting the stakeholders’ participation in company management” (employees) and “company’s human
resources policy”. Thus, enhancement is made in this fields in 2015. Regarding the Principle n.4.2.8.; existing insurance limits can be revised
considering the fact that the Company capital is high. Regarding the Principle n.4.5.5.; enhancement will be made within the scope of our
means considering the fact that there is quite a number of committees that must be established as per the Turkish Commercial Code, CMB
Law and Communiqué. Regarding the Principle n.4.6.5.; as of the current situation, the financial rights of the Company’s executive managers
are considered as trade secrets within the scope of competitive power.
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OTHER OBLIGATORY
DISCLOSURES
GENERAL INFORMATION
Accounting Period for the Report:
This activity report covers the period from January 1, 2014 till December 31, 2014.
Company’s Trade Name, Trade Registry Number, Contact Details of Headquarters and Branches, and Website:
Trade Name
: Doğan Şirketler Grubu Holding A.Ş.
Trade Registry Number :175444
Address :Burhaniye Mahallesi, Kısıklı Caddesi, No: 65, 34676 Üsküdar/İstanbul
Tel:(216) 556 9000
Fax :(216) 556 9200
Website :www.doganholding.com.tr
Explanations about privileged shares and shareholders’ right to vote:
There are no privileged shares in Doğan Holding.
Company’s Stakes in Direct or Indirect Subsidiaries:
The Company has direct or indirect subsidiaries. The information about these and the Company’s stakes in these are presented in the
footnotes to the consolidated financial statements for the period from January 1, 2014 until December 31, 2014.
Information About the Company’s Acquisition of Its Own Shares:
During the accounting period from January 1, 2014 until December 31, 2014, the Company did not acquire its own shares.
The issue that must be presented to the shareholders about whether the shareholders (who control the management of the
Company), Board of Directors’ members, executive managers who have administrative responsibilities, and their spouses
and blood relatives and relatives by marriage up to second-degree make any important transaction with the Company or its
subsidiaries which may lead to conflicts of interest, or whether the aforementioned persons make any transaction, related
to a commercial business that is within the scope of the company or its subsidiaries’ field of activity, for their own account
or for the account of others or whether they become unlimited partners in other companies carrying out similar commercial
businesses:
The shareholders (who control the management of the Company), Board of Directors’ members, executive managers who have
administrative responsibilities, and their spouses and blood relatives and relatives by marriage up to second-degree did not make any
important transaction with the Company or its subsidiaries which may lead to conflicts of interest, or the aforementioned persons did not
make any transaction, related to a commercial business that is within the scope of the company or its subsidiaries’ field of activity, for their
own account or for the account of others or they did not become unlimited partners in other companies carrying out similar commercial
businesses.
Company Executives’ Transactions with the Company on Their Own Behalf or on Behalf of Third Parties, or Activities Falling
Under Non-Compete Clause within the Scope of the Permission by the General Assembly:
Except for those transactions banned by the Turkish Commercial Code, the Board Members receive the permission of General Assembly
to carry out the transactions outlined in the Turkish Commercial Code’s Articles 395 and 396. According to the information available to
the Company, Board Members did not conduct any commercial activities on their own behalf or on behalf of third parties in the Company’s
business line.
Administrative or Legal Sanctions Imposed Upon the Company or its Executives Due to Action Violating Legislation:
During the period, no administrative or legal sanction was imposed upon the Company or its executives due to actions violating legislation.
Amendments Made to the Articles of Association within the Period and the Reasons for the Amendments:
Besides the merger, the issue of making amendment to the 8th Article of the Articles of Association of the Company within the framework
of the CMB’s letter n.29833736-105.01.03.01-1318/6529 (date: 25th of June 2014) and the Ministry of Customs and Trade General
Directorate of Domestic Trade permission n.67300147/431.02 (date: 1st of July 2014), was presented to the shareholders’ approval and
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was approved at the Extraordinary General Assembly Meeting held on the 7th of August 2014 - where the merger had taken place under the
umbrella of the Company as the Company’s direct subsidiary Doğan Yayın Holding A.Ş.’s all assets and liabilities had been directly “taken-over”
to the Company, was presented for the shareholders’ information.
In line with the provisions of the subparagraph (c) of the 1st clause of the 25th Article “Aftersales transactions in capital increases” of the
CMB’s Communiqué n.VII-128.1 on “Shares”, approval was received from the CMB letter n.29833736-105.01.03.01-1750-8579 (date:
29th of August 2014) to make an amendment to the 7th Article “Registered and Issued Capital” of the Company Articles of Association.
Furthermore, our Company’s Board of Directors Decision n.30 (date: 27th of August), was registered in İstanbul Trade Registry Office on the
3rd of September 2014.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES
The Company carried out no R&D activities during 2014 and thus incurred no related costs.
COMPANY ACTIVITIES AND IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENTS
Attainment of Targets Set in Previous Periods, Implementation of General Assembly Resolutions, and Any Reasons for Failure
to Attain Targets or Implement Resolutions, and Assessments:
The Company implemented all General Assembly resolutions in the concerned accounting period.
Lawsuits Against the Company Which Could Affect Its Financial Situation and Activities, and Their Possible Outcomes:
The litigation against the Company and the reserves set aside for possible litigation damages are as follows:
Law Cases
The amount of lawsuits against the Group is TL 85,606 thousand as of 31 December 2014 (31 December 2013: TL 80,623 thousand).
TL thousand
December 31, 2014
December 31, 2013
74,816
65,797
Commercial cases
1,166
5,552
Business cases
9,059
7,664
Other
565
1,610
Total
85,606
80,623
Legal cases
A provision for lawsuits filed against the Group whose details are given above amounting to TL 41,335 thousand has been provided with
reference to the opinions of the Group’s legal advisors and past experience of management related to similar litigations against the Group
(31 December 2013: TL 31,189 thousand). Legal cases mainly consist of pecuniary and non-pecuniary damages and lawsuits filed against
publishing and broadcasting companies and lawsuits initiated by the Radio and Television Supreme Council.
Information on Extraordinary General Assembly:
Doğan Şirketler Grubu Holding A.Ş.’s Extraordinary General Assembly Meeting (“General Assembly Meeting”) - where the merger had taken
place under the umbrella of the Company as the Company’s direct subsidiary Doğan Yayın Holding A.Ş.’s all assets and liabilities had been
“taken-over” to the Company, was presented to the information of the shareholders - was held on the 7th of August 2014. The merger was
approved at the General Assembly Meeting. There were 10 negative votes for the General Assembly Meeting’s 5th Agenda item regarding the
voting made for the “Merger” including the “Merger Agreement” and the “Merger Report”, but there was no negative opinion. Thus, regarding
the “Merger” none of the shareholders used the “Exit Rights” in Doğan Şirketler Grubu Holding A.Ş. within the scope of the 24th Article “Exit
Rights” of the Capital Markets Law n.6362 and the 9th Article “Using the Exit Right” and the 10th Article “Exercise Price of the Shares Subject
to Exit Right” of the Capital Markets Board Communiqué n.II-23.1 on “Common Principles Regarding Significant Transactions and the Exit
Right” and other relevant legislation.
The issue of making an amendment to the 8th Article “Issuance of Shares” of the Articles of Association of the Company within the
framework of the Capital Markets Board letter n.29833736-105.01.03.01-1318/6529 (date: 25th of June 2014) and the Ministry of
Customs and Trade General Directorate of Domestic Trade permission n.67300147/431.02 (date: 1st of July 2014), was presented to the
shareholders’ approval and was approved at the same General Assembly Meeting.
Information on Private and Public Audits:
No such private or public audits were carried out in the Company during the accounting period.
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OTHER OBLIGATORY DISCLOSURES
Information about the Company’s Donations, Aid, and Spending on Social Responsibility Projects during the Year:
In 2014, our Company donated TL 943,840 for public interest purposes to several foundations and associations as follows:
Donations and Aid (TL)
Education
804,745
Environment and Other
139,095
Total
943,840
If The Company Is A Subsidiary In The Group Companies; Legal Transactions That Were Made With The Parent Company, With
The Associate Company Of The Parent Company, Upon The Instruction Of The Parent Company For The Benefit Of The Parent
Company Or Its Subsidiary; And All Other Measures That Were Taken Or That Were Avoided For The Benefit Of The Parent
Company Or Its Subsidiary In The Previous Operating Year:
In the reporting period, the Company carried out no legal action in favor of the parent company or any subsidiary thereof, with instructions
by the parent company. The Company did not take or avoid taking any measures, or carry out any transaction which needs to be redressed in
favor of the parent company or its subsidiaries.
If The Company Is A Subsidiary In The Group Companies; In Case The Legal Transaction Mentioned Above Is Made Or In Case
The Measure Is Taken Or Avoided, Whether Or Not Appropriate Consideration Is Obtained For Each Of The Legal Transactions
And, Whether Or Not The Measure That Was Taken Or That Was Avoided Inflicted Any Losses On The Company And, If It Did,
Whether This Loss Was Compensated Or Not According To The Circumstances Within Their Knowledge:
Since the Company did not take any action falling under the scope of the previous paragraph, there are no damages to be redressed.
FINANCIAL SITUATION
Type and Quantity of the Capital Market Instruments Issued:
Doğan Holding Board of Directors took a decision on the 27th of August 2014 to increase the TL 2,450,000 thousand issued capital - within
the upper limit of the registered capital of Doğan Holding which is TL 4,000,000 thousand - to TL 2,616,938 thousand due to the merger
that had taken place under the umbrella of Doğan Holding as Doğan Yayın Holding A.Ş.’s all assets and liabilities had been “taken-over” to
Doğan Holding (Footnote 23). The issuance certificate - pertaining to the total number of 166,938,288 shares each with a nominal value of
1 TL that were issued representing the increased capital of TL 166,938 thousand - was approved by the CMB on the 29th of August 2014. In
the process of increasing the issued capital to TL 2,616,938 thousand, the amended version of the 7th Article “Registered and Issued Capital”
of the Company Articles of Association, and our Company’s increased capital was registered in İstanbul Trade Registry Office on the 3rd of
September 2014.
Board of Directors’ Evaluations Regarding Loss of Company Capital or Deep-in-Debt Situation:
As of 31.12.2014, the amount of our shareholders’ equity is 11% more than our capital of TL 2,616,938 thousand and is equal to
TL 2,909,850 thousand. This ratio is an indicator of our strong shareholders’ equity structure.
Measures To Be Taken To Improve The Financial Structure Of The Company:
As of 31.12.2014; consolidated financial debt was TL 2,103,185 thousand (31.12.2013: TL 2,098,387 thousand) and other short and long
term financial liabilities were TL 781,119 thousand (31.12.2013: TL 382,547 thousand). While the financial debt figure stayed at the same
level; the increase in the other financial liabilities was related with the amendment made on the 2nd of October 2014 to the “Share Purchase”
and “Shareholders Agreements” that had been previously signed with the Axel Springer Group (notes regarding the consolidated financial
statements pertaining to the accounting period that ended on 31.12.2014; Footnote 17). As of the 31st of December 2014; the discounted
liability regarding the DTVH Call Option Agreement is TL 781,119 (31st of December 2013: TL 366,392). TL 178,490 of this amount was
included in “other short term financial liabilities” while TL 602,629 of the amount was included in “other long term financial liabilities”.
Furthermore; the rights for long term portion of the option can be exercised between 29.01.2016 and 31.01.2022. Axel Springer Group may
partially or completely exercise the mentioned “put option”.
As of 31.12.2014; the sum of the consolidated cash and cash equivalents (blocked deposits included) and financial investments is
TL 2,471,409 million. Maturity of the cash and financial debt of the Group, are consistently monitored in terms of financial risk management
components such as interest risks and fx risks.
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INFORMATION ON THE PARENT COMPANY
Information about the Corporate Companies’ Shares in the Capital of the Parent Company:
The corporate companies do not have shares in the capital of the parent company.
Explanations Regarding the Internal Audit and Risk Management Systems of the Corporation within the Preparation Process of
the Consolidated Financial Statements and Tables:
Our financial statements and footnotes are; prepared on consolidated basis in conformity with the Turkish Accounting Standards and
Turkish Financial Reporting Standards published by the Public Oversight, Accounting and Audit Standards Institution within the scope of
the provisions of the CMB Communiqué II-14.1; and specified with the CMB Decision n.20/670 taken on the 07.06.2013 and reported
in conformity again with the CMB’s presentation principles published in the Weekly Bulletin n.2013/19 on the date of 07.06.2013; and
independently audited and publicly disclosed in compliance with the Turkish Auditing Standards (“TAS”).
Information about the Reports Stipulated in the 199th Article of the Turkish Commercial Code:
The Company’s annual report and affiliation report are issued in line with the provisions of the Turkish Commercial Code. The Board Members
made no demands falling under the scope of Turkish Commercial Code, Article 199/4.
In case the ratio of our shares in our subsidiaries where we directly or indirectly own five, ten, twenty, twenty-five,
thirty-three, fifty, sixty-seven, or hundred percent of the capital goes below/above these ratios; information on such situation
and the reasons behind:
Trade Name
31.12.2014 Effective 31.12.2013 Effective
Share Ratio (%)
Share Ratio (%)
Change (%)
Explanation
Fun TV
85.39
66.63
18.75
Due to merger of DOHOL-DYHOL
Milenyum TV
85.39
66.63
18.75
DMC
85.22
66.48
18.74 Due to merger of DOHOL-DYHOL and transfer of shares
Doğan Yayın Holding
0.00
80.02
-80.02
Termination due to merger of DOHOL-DYHOL
Hürriyet
77.65
64.35
13.30
TME
61.01
47.80
13.21
Doğan Gazetecilik
92.76
74.23
18.53
A.G.T Tanıtım
90.00
0.00
90.00
Due to acquisition of shares
Doğan Egmont
50.00
40.01
9.99
DMI
90.52
73.37
17.14
Katalog
50.00
40.01
9.99
Hürriyet Zweign
77.65
64.35
13.30
100.00
80.02
19.98
DPP
46.00
36.81
9.19
Doğan TV Holding
85.22
66.48
Kanal D Romanya
85.22
73.37
Ultra Kablolu
50.00
40.01
9.99
Yenibir
77.65
64.35
13.30
Doğan Dağıtım
Doğan Faktoring
98.86
79.42
19.44
100.00
80.02
19.98
77.65
64.35
13.30
Nartek
0.00
38.61
-38.61
Due to merger
Alkım İletişim
0.00
66.48
-66.48
Due to merger
-66.48
Due to merger
Doğan Platform
Hürriyet Invest
0.00
66.48
Prime Turk
Alp Görsel
85.39
66.63
Osmose Media
85.22
66.48
ISEDAS
53.02
45.00
8.02
Due to capital increase
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Trade Name
Doğan İnternet Yayıncılığı
Share Ratio (%)
Share Ratio (%)
Change (%)
Explanation
100.00
80.02
19.98
Akdeniz Elektrik
0.00
100.00
-100.00
Due to merger
Net D Dijital Yayıncılık
0.00
66.48
-66.48
Due to merger
Doğan Uydu Haberleşme
85.22
66.48
D Stroy
73.59
100.00
-26.41
0.00
100.00
-100.00
Due to merger
92.76
74.23
18.53
Nakkaştepe Elektrik
Doğan Gazetecilik İnternet
Due to selling of shares to the subsidiary
İnteraktif Medya
0.00
66.48
-66.48
Due to merger
Doğan Ofset
0.00
64.30
-64.30
Due to selling of shares
Doğan Haber
88.11
71.66
16.45
D Yapım Reklamcılık
85.22
66.48
Koloni TV
85.22
66.48
18.74
Atılgan TV
0.00
66.48
-66.48
Due to merger
Kanal D
80.93
63.07
Doğan Dış Ticaret
98.42
78.80
19.63
Fairworld
0.00
78.80
-78.80
Due to liquidation
Falcon
98.42
78.80
19.63
Doğan Burda
44.89
35.92
8.97
Eko TV
80.98
63.17
Doruk Televizyon
85.22
66.48
Hürriyet Medya Basım
77.65
64.35
13.30
Tematik TV
85.22
66.48
18.74
Doğan Teleshopping
85.22
66.48
Kanal D Yapımcılık
0.00
63.07
Uydu
85.39
66.63
Tempo
85.22
66.48
Popüler TV
85.39
66.63
Fleks TV
85.39
66.63
Doğa TV
85.39
66.63
TV 2000
85.39
66.63
Galaksi TV
85.39
66.63
Yörünge TV
85.39
66.63
Stil TV
85.39
66.63
Bravo TV
85.39
66.63
D Çocuk
85.39
66.63
Altın Kanal
85.39
66.63
Kanalspor
85.39
66.63
Süper Kanal
85.22
66.48
Kutup TV
85.39
66.63
Doğan TV Dijital
85.39
66.63
Selenit TV
85.39
66.63
100.00
0.00
Öncü Girişim
-63.07
100.00
New establishment
Trade Name
Share Ratio (%)
Share Ratio (%)
129
Change (%)
Explanation
Mozaik
85.39
66.63
18.75
Ekinoks TV
85.39
66.63
18.75
Rapsodi Radyo
85.22
66.48
18.74
100.00
0.00
100.00
New establishment
Mirabridge International BV
61.01
47.80
13.21
Due to merger of
DOHOL-DYHOL and the capital increase
Publishing House
Pennsylvania Inc.
61.01
47.80
13.21
Due to merger of
Job.ru LLC
61.01
47.80
13.21
Due to merger of
Pronto Invest B.V
61.01
47.80
13.21
Due to merger of
TCM Adria.doo
61.01
47.80
13.21
Due to merger of
OOO Rektcentr
61.01
47.80
13.21
Due to merger of
Publishing House
Pennsylvania Inc.
61.01
47.80
13.21
Due to merger of
Oglasnik.doo
0
47.80
-47.80
Expressz Magyarorszag
Media Kft
0
47.80
-47.80
36.61
28.68
7.93
Due to merger of
Pronto Rostov
0
47.80
-47.80
Due to liquidation
Pronto Aktobe
39.05
30.59
8.46
Due to merger of
OOO Delta-M
33.56
26.29
7.27
Due to merger of
OOO Pronto Baikal
61.01
47.80
13.21
Due to merger of
OOO Pronto DV
61.01
47.80
13.21
Due to merger of
OOO Pronto Ivanovo
61.01
47.80
13.21
Due to merger of
OOO Pronto Kaliningrad
57.96
45.41
12.55
Due to merger of
OOO Pronto Kazan
43.93
34.42
9.51
Due to merger of
OOO Pronto Krasnodar
48.41
38.24
10.17
Due to merger of
OOO Pronto Nizhny
Novgorod
54.91
43.02
11.89
Due to merger of
OOO Pronto Novosibirsk
61.01
47.80
13.21
Due to merger of
OOO Pronto Oka
61.01
47.80
13.21
Due to merger of
OOO Pronto Samara
61.01
47.80
13.21
Due to merger of
M Investment LLC
OOO SP Belpronto
130
Trade Name
Share Ratio (%)
Share Ratio (%)
Change (%)
Explanation
OOO Pronto Ulan Ude
54.91
43.02
11.89
Due to merger of
OOO Pronto Vladivostok
54.91
43.02
11.89
Due to merger of
OOO Pronto Media Holding
Ltd
61.01
47.80
13.21
Due to merger of
OOO Pronto-Neva
0
47.80
-47.80
OOO Tambukan
51.86
40.63
11.23
Due to merger of
OOO Utro Peterburga
33.56
26.29
7.27
Due to merger of
Pronto Kemerovo
0
47.80
-47.80
Due to liquidation
Pronto Smolensk
61.01
47.80
13.21
Due to merger of
Pronto Tula
0
47.80
-47.80
Due to liquidation
Pronto Voronezh
0
47.80
-47.80
Due to liquidation
61.01
47.80
13.21
Due to merger of
OOO Tambov Info
Pronto Obninsk
0
4.78
-4.78
OOO Pronto Akmola
61.01
47.80
13.21
Due to merger of
Pronto Atyrau
48.81
38.24
10.57
Due to merger of
Pronto Aktau
48.81
38.24
10.57
Due to merger of
ZAO Pronto Akzhol
48.81
38.24
10.57
Due to merger of
Bolji Posao d.o.o. Bosnia
0
47.80
-47.80
Bolji Posao d.o.o. Serbia
0
47.80
-47.80
61.01
47.80
13.21
Due to merger of
Partner Soft
0
43.02
-43.02
Due to liquidation
Pronto Soft
54.91
43.02
11.89
Due to merger of
Impress Media Marketing
LLC
59.18
46.37
12.81
Due to merger of
Pronto Ust Kamenogorsk
48.81
38.24
10.57
Due to merger of
SP Pronto Kiev
30.50
23.90
6.60
Due to merger of
TOV E-Prostir
30.50
23.90
6.60
Due to merger of
ASPM Holding B.V.
31.11
24.38
6.73
Due to merger of
OOO RUKOM
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AUDIT COMMITTEE
RESOLUTION
DOĞAN ŞİRKETLER GRUBU HOLDİNG A.Ş. AUDIT COMMITTEE RESOLUTION
DATE / NUMBER: 09.03.2015/ 2015-1
SUBJECT: 01.01.2014-31.12.2014 Accounting Period Consolidated Financial Reports
The independently audited comparative consolidated financial report, (in comparison with previous period’s financials) prepared for the
accounting period of 01.01.2014-31.12.2014, in compliance with the Turkish Accounting Standards and the Turkish Financial Reporting
Standards (“TAS” and “TFRS”) published by the Public Oversight Authority and the Turkish Accounting and Auditing Standards Board within
the scope of the Communiqué (Serial: II, No: 14.1) of Capital Markets Board (“CMB”), and prepared in compliance with the presentation
principles that were determined with the Decision (dated 07.06.2013, No: 20/670) of CMB and announced in the weekly CMB Bulletin
(dated 07.06.2013, No: 2013/19), was audited by getting the opinions of the executives who are responsible for the preparation of the
Company’s financial reports.
Limited within the scope of the information we have and we have been given, our opinion relating to this financial report, was presented to
the executives who have responsibility in the preparation of the financial statements. Within the framework of this opinion, we have reached
a conclusion that this financial report; truly reflects the facts regarding the Company’s activity results and does not contain any significant
deficiency that may cause misleading results, and complies with the CMB regulations.
Tayfun BAYAZIT
President
Ali Aydın PANDIR
Member
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COMMITTEE RESOLUTION
DOĞAN ŞİRKETLER GRUBU HOLDİNG A.Ş. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE RESOLUTION
DATE/NUMBER: 09.03.2015/ 2015-1
SUBJECT: Annual Report pertaining to the accounting period between 01.01.2014 - 31.12.2014 and Corporate Governance Compliance
Report
The Annual Report pertaining to the accounting period between 01.01.2014 - 31.12.2014, that was prepared in conformity with the
Regulation of Ministry of Customs and Trade on “Determining the Minimum Content of the Annual Reports of the Companies”, and
Capital Markets Board’s (“CMB”) Communiqué (n.II-14.1) on “Principles Regarding Financial Reporting in the Capital Markets”, and The
Corporate Governance Principles Compliance Report (will be included in the Annual Report) that was prepared in conformity with (i) the
CMB’s “Corporate Governance Communiqué” n.II-17.1, and (ii) the presentation principles stipulated in the CMB Decision n. 2/35 (date:
27.01.2014); and that was published via CMB’s Weekly Bulletin n. 2014/02 (date: 27.01.2014), were examined by getting the opinions of the
executives who have responsibilities in preparing the Company’s Annual Report and the Corporate Governance Principles Compliance Report.
Limited within the scope of the information we have and we have been given, our opinion relating to this Annual Report and the Corporate
Governance Compliance Report, was presented to the executives who have responsibility in the preparation of the Annual Report and the
Corporate Governance Compliance Report. Within the framework of this opinion, our committee reached a conclusion that this Annual
Report and the Corporate Governance Compliance Report; truly reflect the facts regarding the Company’s activity results and do not contain
any significant deficiency that may cause misleading results, and comply with the CMB regulations.
Tayfun BAYAZITİmre BARMANBEK
President
Member
Dr. Murat DOĞU
Member
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ STATEMENT
OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE
APPROVAL OF THE REPORTS
STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS;
REGARDING THE APPROVAL OF THE FINANCIAL REPORT AND THE ANNUAL REPORT OF DOĞAN ŞİRKETLER GRUBU HOLDİNG A.Ş.
DATE OF DECISION: 09.03.2015
DECISION NO: 4
Ref No: 236
STATE OF RESPONSIBILITY AS PER THE 9th ARTICLE OF THE SECOND SECTION OF THE COMMUNIQUÉ SERIAL:
II, NO: 14.1 OF THE CAPITAL MARKETS BOARD
The independently audited consolidated financial report and the annual report of Doğan Şirketler Grubu Holding A.Ş., prepared for the
accounting period of 01.01.2014-31.12.2014 in compliance with the Turkish Accounting Standards and the Turkish Financial Reporting
Standards (“TAS” and “TFRS”) published by the Public Oversight Authority and the Turkish Accounting and Auditing Standards Board within
the scope of the provisions of the Communiqué (Serial: II, No: 14.1) of Capital Markets Board (“CMB”) and prepared in compliance with the
presentation principles that were determined with the Decision (dated 07.06.2013, No: 20/670) of CMB and announced in the weekly CMB
Bulletin (dated 07.06.2013, No: 2013/19), were reviewed by our Committee. Within the framework of the information we obtained in the
scope of our duties and responsibilities, the following issues were detected;
• The financial report and the annual report do not include any misleading announcements on important issues or deficiency that may cause
misleading results on the announcements as of the date they were made,
• The financial report, prepared in accordance with the financial reporting standards in force, truly reflects the facts regarding the assets,
liabilities, financial situation and profit & loss of the Company, and the annual report, honestly reflects the progress and the performance of
the business and the financial situation of the Company, together with the important risks and uncertainties.
Tayfun BAYAZIT
President of Audit Committee
Ali Aydın PANDIR
Member of Audit Committee
Ahmet TOKSOYYener ŞENOK
CFO
Vice President of Financial Affairs
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS’
RESOLUTION ON THE
APPROVAL OF THE REPORTS
DOĞAN ŞİRKETLER GRUBU HOLDİNG A.Ş. DECISION OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Date of Meeting: 09.03.2015
Decision No.: 4
In order to resolve the issues that were in its agenda, the Company’s Board of Directors convened at the Company’s Headquarters with the
attendance of the members whose signatures are given below.
Agenda: The approval of the financial report and the annual report of the period 01.01.2014-31.12.2014
Resolution:
As a result of the negotiations;
• To approve the independently audited comparative consolidated financial report (in comparison with previous period’s financials) which
was presented to our Board with the assent (including “amendment” recommendations) of our Audit Committee and prepared for the
accounting period of 01.01.2014-31.12.2014, in compliance with the Turkish Accounting Standards and the Turkish Financial Reporting
Standards (“TAS” and “TFRS”) published by the Public Oversight Authority and the Turkish Accounting and Auditing Standards Board
within the scope of the Communiqué (Serial: II, No: 14.1) of the Capital Markets Board (“CMB”) and prepared in compliance with the
presentation principles that were determined with the Decision (dated 07.06.2013, No: 20/670) of CMB and announced in the weekly
CMB Bulletin (dated 07.06.2013, no: 2013/19),
• To approve the Annual Report pertaining to the accounting period 01.01.2014 - 31.12.2014, that was prepared in conformity with the
Turkish Commercial Code, Ministry of Customs and Trade’s Regulation on “Determining the Minimum Content of the Annual Reports of
the Companies”, and Capital Markets Board’s (“CMB”) Communiqué (n.II-14.1) on “Principles Regarding Financial Reporting in the Capital
Markets”, and to approve the Corporate Governance Principles Compliance Report (included in the Annual Report) pertaining to the
accounting period 01.01.2014 - 31.12.2014, that was prepared in conformity with (i) the CMB’s “Corporate Governance Communiqué”
n.II-17.1, and (ii) the presentation principles stipulated in the CMB Decision n. 2/35 (date: 27.01.2014); and that was published via CMB’s
Weekly Bulletin n. 2014/02 (date: 27.01.2014),
Y.Begümhan Doğan FARALYALI
Chairwoman
Hanzade V. Doğan BOYNERArzuhan YALÇINDAĞ
Vice Chairwoman
Member
Vuslat SABANCIİmre BARMANBEKYahya ÜZDİYEN
Member
Member
Executive Member
Ertuğrul Feyzi TUNCER Tayfun BAYAZIT
Ali Aydın PANDIR
MemberMember Member
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DIVIDEND DISTRIBUTION POLICY
DOĞAN ŞİRKETLER GRUBU HOLDİNG A.Ş. DIVIDEND DISTRIBUTION POLICY
(FEBRUARY 28, 2014)
Our Company makes dividend distribution decisions, and distributes dividend, in line with the Turkish Commercial Code; the Capital Markets
Legislation; Capital Markets Law (CML), Capital Markets Board (CMB) Regulations and Decisions; Tax Laws; provisions of other relevant
legislation; and our Articles of Association, and the Resolution of the General Assembly.
Accordingly;
1- As a principle, at least 50% of the “net distributable profit” calculated as per the Capital Markets Legislation, CMB, CMB Regulations and
Resolutions can be distributed, taking into account the financial statements prepared in compliance with the Capital Markets Legislation, CMB,
CMB Regulations and Decisions.
2- In case it is contemplated to distribute dividend between 50% and 100% of the “net distributable profit” calculated; the financial statements,
financial structure, and the budget of our Company are taken into consideration when determining the dividend distribution percentage.
3- The dividend distribution proposal is made public as per the Capital Markets Legislation, CMB, and the CMB Regulations and Decisions taking
into account the legal deadlines.
4- In case the amount is:
a. lower than the amount calculated as per Article 1, of the “net distributable profit” that is calculated in line with the legal records kept within
the scope of the Turkish Commercial Code, and the Tax Laws; the “net distributable profit” calculated as per the legal records kept within the
scope of this article hereby is taken into account, and it is distributed entirely,
b. higher than the amount mentioned above, action is taken as per Article 2.
5- In case there is no net distributable profit as per the legal records kept within the scope of the Turkish Commercial Code and Tax Laws, no
dividend distribution can be made a “net distributable profit” has been calculated according to the financial statements prepared as per the
Capital Markets Legislation, CMB, CMB Regulations and Decisions, and in compliance with again the Capital Markets Legislation, CMB, the CMB
Regulations and Resolutions.
6- In case the calculated “net distributable profit” is below 5% of the issued capital, this may lead to the dividend distribution not being made.
7- The upper limit of the aids and donations that will be made by our Company within an accounting term in compliance with the Capital
Markets Legislation, CMB, the CMB Regulations and Decisions, and as per the principles set forth in our Articles of Association shall be
determined by the General Assembly. No donations may be made in amounts exceeding the limit set forth by the General Assembly, and the
donations made shall be added to the “net distributable profit” tax base.
8- The dividend distribution shall start latest by the 30th day following the general assembly meeting where the distribution resolutions were
made, and in any case, as of the end of the accounting term.
9- In line with the Capital Markets Legislation; CMB, CMB Regulations and Decisions, and the provisions of the Articles of Association, and as
per the Resolution of the General Assembly, our Company may distribute the dividend share in cash and/or upfront as “free shares” or may
distribute in installments.
10- Our Company may also distribute dividends to other persons who are not shareholders in line with the resolutions to be made by the
General Assembly. In that case action shall be taken in compliance with the Turkish Commercial Code; Capital Markets Legislation; CMB, CMB
Regulations and Decisions, and the provisions of the Articles of Association.
11- Our Company may decide to distribute, and may distribute, dividend advance, in line with the Turkish Commercial Code; Capital Markets
Legislation; CMB, CMB Regulations and Decisions; Tax Laws; the provisions of the other legislation, the Articles of Association, and the General
Assembly Resolution.
12- Investments requiring significant amounts of cash outflows for increasing our Company value, significant issues affecting our financial
structure; important uncertainties and adversities outside the control of our Company arising in the economy, in the markets, or other areas shall
be taken into account in making dividend distribution decisions.
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PROPOSAL
DOĞAN ŞİRKETLER GRUBU HOLDİNG A.Ş. BOARD OF DIRECTORS DECISION
Date of Meeting: 09.03.2015
Decision No.: 5
In order to resolve the issues that were in its agenda, the Company’s Board of Directors convened at the Company’s Headquarters with the
attendance of the members whose signatures are given below.
Agenda: Dividend Distribution
Resolution:
This resolution was signed by the members of the Board of Directors pursuant to the provision of the Article 390/IV of the Turkish
Commercial Code.
Taking into account the Turkish Commercial Code (“TCC”), the Capitals Market Legislation and the Regulations of the Capital Markets Board
(“CMB”), the Corporate Tax, Income Tax, the provisions of the other relevant legislation, as well as the relevant provisions of the Articles of
Association of our Company, and the “Dividend Distribution Policy” that we have publicly announced:
• “As it has been understood that a “Net Loss for the Period” of TL 224,970 thousand has arisen taking into account together with the “Tax
Expense for the Period”, “Deferred Tax Expense”, and the “Non-Controlling Shares Outside the Main Partnership”, as per the consolidated
financial statements for the accounting period of 01.01.2014-31.12.2014, which are prepared as per the Turkish Accounting Standards
and the Turkish Financial Reporting Standards published by the Public Oversight, Accounting and Auditing Standards Authority within the
scope of the “Communique on the Principles of Financial Reporting” of the CMB (II-14.1), the presentation principles of which have been
determined with the relevant resolutions of the CMB, and which have been independently audited, the shareholders will be informed that
no dividends may be distributed for the 2014 accounting period within the context of the dividend distribution regulations of the CMB, and
that this issue will be submitted for the approval of the General Assembly,
• That it shall be determined that there is an amount of “Net Profit for the Period” of TL 55,323,977.29 in the accounting period between
01.01.2014-31.12.2014 according to the legal records kept within the context of the Turkish Commercial Code and the Tax Procedure
Law, that the “Net Profit for the period” is to be deducted for the accumulated losses of TL 25,893,833.84 that are in our legal records,
and that, out of the “Net Profit for the period” left after the deduction, an amount of TL 1,471,507.17 is reserved as “General Legal
Reserves” and TL 27,958,636.28 is reserved as “Extraordinary Reserves” pursuant to paragraph (a) of the Article 519 of the Turkish
Commercial Code, will be submitted for the approval of the General Assembly.
Y. Begümhan Doğan FARALYALI
Chairwoman
Hanzade V. Doğan BOYNERArzuhan YALÇINDAĞ
Vice Chairwoman
Member
Vuslat SABANCIİmre BARMANBEKYahya ÜZDİYEN
Member
Member
Executive Member
Ertuğrul Feyzi TUNCER Member
Tayfun BAYAZIT Member
Ali Aydın PANDIR
Member
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STATEMENT
DOĞAN ŞİRKETLER GRUBU HOLDİNG A.Ş. 2014 DIVIDEND DISTRIBUTION TABLE (TL thousand)
1 Issued Capital
2,616,938
2 General Legal Reserve Funds (Acc.to Legal Records)(1)
159,264
If there is a dividend distribution privilege pursuant to the Articles of Association,
None
the information about this privilege
According to CMB
3 Profit / Loss for the Period (+/-)(2)
-269,629
4 Taxes (+/-)(3)
-42,009
Non-controlling Interests (minority interests) (-)
-86,668
5 Profit/Loss for the Net Period (+/-)
-224,970
6 Losses from the Previous Years (-)(4)
-919,059
7 General Legal Reserve Funds (-)
-1,472
8 NET DISTRIBUTABLE PROFIT/LOSS FOR THE PERIOD (+/-)
-1,145,501
9 Donations throughout the Year (+)
944
10 Net Distributable Profit/Loss for the Period including Donations (+/-)(5)
-1,144,557
11 First Dividend to Shareholders
0
Cash
0
Bonus
0
Total
0
12 Dividend Distributed to Privileged Shareholders
0
13 Other Distributed Dividend
0
Dividend to the members of the Board of Directors
0
Dividend to the employees
0
Dividend to the persons who are not shareholders
0
14 Dividend to the holders of dividend-right certificates
0
15 Second Dividend to Shareholders
0
16 General Legal Reserve Fund
0
17 Statutory Reserves
0
18 Special Reserves
0
19 EXTRAORDINARY RESERVES
0
20 Other Distributable Resources
0
Profit from the Previous Year
0
Extraordinary Reserves
0
Other Distributable Reserves Pursuant to the Turkish Commercial Code and the
0
Articles of Association
According to Legal Records
55,324
0
0
55,324
-25,894
-1,472
27,959
Inflation differences is not attached.
Is composed of the sum of the “Loss Before Tax for the Period from Continuing Operations”.
(3)
Is composed of the sum of the “Tax Expense for the Period” and “Deferred Tax Income”.
(4)
It was prepared in accordance with the Guide of Dividend published in the weekly CMB Bulletin dated 27.01.2014, number 2014/2. It includes the remained
portion after the amounts of “Premiums/discounts related to shares (Net)” and “General Legal Reserve Funds” are incorporated to the Previous Year Losses.
(5)
There is no distributable period profit.
(1)
(2)
DIVIDEND RATIO STATEMENT
GROUP
NET
TOTAL
TOTAL DIVIDEND
AMOUNT DISTRIBUTED
Cash (TL)
Bonus (TL)
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
TOTAL DIVIDEND
DISTRIBUTED / NET
DISTRIBUTABLE ROFIT
FOR THE PERIOD
Ratio (%)
0.00
0.00
DIVIDEND FOR SHARE WITH 1 TL
NOMINAL VALUE
Amount (TL)
Ratio (%)
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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To the Doğan Şirketler Grubu Holding A.Ş. Board of Directors;
Report Regarding the Audit on the Board of Directors’ Annual Report within the Framework of the Independent Audit
Standards
We have assessed Doğan Şirketler Grubu Holding A.Ş.’s (“Company”) annual report regarding the accounting period that ended on the
31st of December 2014.
Responsibility of the Board of Directors Regarding the Annual Report
As per the 514th Article of the Turkish Commercial Code (“Turkish Commercial Code”) n.6102 and the Capital Markets Board’s (“CMB”)
Communiqué n14.1 on “Principles Regarding Financial Reporting in the Capital Markets” (“Communiqué”); the Group management is
responsible for (i) preparing an Annual Report and financial statements in a manner that will be consistent and that will reflect the facts, and
(ii) the Internal Control it deems necessary for preparing such an Annual Report.
Responsibility of the Independent Audit Firm
Based on the independent audit we made regarding the Group’s annual report within the framework of the 397th Article of the Turkish
Commercial Code and the Communiqué; our responsibility as an independent audit firm is to state our opinions on whether or not the
financial data included in this Annual Report; (i) is consistent with the Group’s financial statements and (ii) truly reflects the facts.
Our assessment was made in conformity with the Independent Audit Standards that are part of the Turkish Audit Standards published by
the Public Oversight, Accounting and Auditing Standards Authority (“KGK”). These standards require compliance with the code of ethics and
stipulate that the independent audit shall be planned and performed to obtain reasonable guarantee about whether the financial information
in the Annual Report; (i) is consistent with the financial statements, and (ii) reflects the facts or not.
Independent audit includes the implementation of the audit procedures with the aim of obtaining audit evidence about historical financial
data. Selection of these procedures is based on the professional judgment of the independent auditor.
We believe that the “independent audit evidences” we have obtained during our independent audit form a sufficient and appropriate basis for
our opinions.
Opinion
In our opinion, the financial information in the Annual Report of our Board of Directors, is consistent in all significant aspects with the audited
financial statements, and does reflect the facts.
Other Liabilities Arising From the Legislation
As per the 3rd paragraph of the 402nd Article of the Turkish Commercial Code; we did not encounter any significant issues that must be
reported about the Company’s potential inability to continue its activities in the foreseeable future within the framework of BDS 570
“Business Continuity”.
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To the Board of Directors of
Doğan Şirketler Grubu Holding A.Ş,
Report on the Consolidated Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of Doğan Şirketler Grubu Holding A.Ş. (“the Company”) and its subsidiaries (together will
be referred as “the Group”), which comprise the consolidated statement of financial position as at 31 December 2014, and the consolidated statement of profit
or loss and other comprehensive income, consolidated statement of changes in equity and consolidated statement of cash flows for the year then ended, and a
summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information.
Managements’ Responsibility for the Consolidated Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these [consolidated] financial statements in accordance with Turkish Accounting
Standards (“TAS”), and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of consolidated financial statements that are
free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
Auditor’s Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with standards
on auditing issued by Capital Markets Board and Independent Auditing Standards which is a part of Turkish Auditing Standards published by the Public Oversight
Accounting and Auditing Standards Authority (“POA”). Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to
obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free from material misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. The procedures
selected depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether
due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the
consolidated financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion
on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of
accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.
Opinion
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Doğan Şirketler Grubu Holding A.Ş. and its
subsidiaries as at 31 December 2014, and of their financial performance and their cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with Turkish Accounting
Standards.
Report on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements
In accordance with paragraph four of the Article 402 of the Turkish Commercial Code No. 6102 (“TCC”), nothing has come to our attention that may cause us
to believe that the Group’s set of accounts and financial statements prepared for the period 1 January-31 December 2014 does not comply with TCC and the
provisions of the Company’s articles of association in relation to financial reporting.
In accordance with paragraph four of the Article 402 of TCC, the Board of Directors provided us all the required information and documentation with respect to
our audit.
In accordance with paragraph four of the Article 398 of TCC, the auditor’s report on the system and the committee of early detection of risk has been submitted
to the Board of Directors of the Company on 9 March 2015.
DRT BAĞIMSIZ DENETİM VE SERBEST MUHASEBECİ MALİ MÜŞAVİRLİK A.Ş.
Member of DELOITTE TOUCHE TOHMATSU LIMITED
Şule Firuzment Bekçe, SMMM
Partner
Istanbul, 9 March 2015
141
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2014
CONTENTSPAGE
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
142-143
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF PROFIT OR LOSS
144
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
145
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
146-147
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
148-149
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 150-265
NOTE 1
NOTE 2
NOTE 3
NOTE 4
NOTE 5
NOTE 6
NOTE 7
NOTE 8
NOTE 9
NOTE 10
NOTE 11
NOTE 12
NOTE 13
NOTE 14
NOTE 15
NOTE 16
NOTE 17
NOTE 18
NOTE 19
NOTE 20
NOTE 21
NOTE 22
NOTE 23
NOTE 24
NOTE 25
NOTE 26
NOTE 27
NOTE 28
NOTE 29
NOTE 30
NOTE 31
NOTE 32
NOTE 33
NOTE 34 NOTE 35
NOTE 36
150-152
153-180
181-184
184-188
188-192
193
194
195-199
200-201
202-203
203-204
204
205
206-207
208-210
211
211-215
216-218
218
219
220
220-222
223-227
228-231
232
233
233
234
235
236-240
240-246
247
248-251
252-264
264-265
266
ORGANIZATION AND NATURE OF OPERATIONS
BASIS OF PRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
BUSINESS COMBINATIONS
INVESTMENTS ACCOUNTED FOR BY THE EQUITY METHOD
SEGMENT REPORTING
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS
SHORT AND LONG TERM FINANCIAL BORROWINGS
TRADE RECEIVABLES AND PAYABLES
OTHER RECEIVABLES AND PAYABLES
INVENTORIES
BIOLOGICAL ASSETS
INVESTMENT PROPERTY
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
INTANGIBLE ASSETS
GOVERNMENT GRANTS
PROVISIONS, CONTINGENT ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
COMMITMENTS
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
PREPAID EXPENSES AND DEFERRED INCOMES
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS
PROVISION FOR EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
EQUITY
REVENUE AND COST OF SALES MARKETING, SALES AND DISTRIBUTION EXPENSES, GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE
EXPENSES BY NATURE
OTHER INCOME AND EXPENSES FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
INCOME AND EXPENSES FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
FINANCE INCOME AND EXPENSE
ASSETS CLASSIFIED AS HELD FOR SALE AND DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
INCOME TAXES
(LOSS)/EARNINGS PER SHARE
RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
.
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS .
142
CONVENIENCE TRANSLATION OF CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ORIGINALLY ISSUED IN TURKISH
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS AT 31 DECEMBER 2014 AND 2013
(Amounts expressed in thousands of Turkish Lira (“TL”) unless otherwise indicated. Currencies other than TL, expressed in thousands unless otherwise indicated.)
ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Financial investments
Trade Receivables
-From related parties
-From non-related parties
Other Receivables
Derivative instruments
Inventories
Prepaid expenses
Biological assets
Other current assets
Sub-total
Non-current assets held for sale
Notes
USD*
31 December 2014
1.621.342
Audited
31 December
2014
3.759.729
Audited
31 December
2013
3.977.821
6
7
934.456
38.282
2.166.910
88.773
2.216.361
136.465
33
9
1.522
379.447
3.530
879.899
13.976
788.342
33
10
21
11
20
12
19
10.464
8.764
200
106.899
28.752
10
112.546
24.264
20.323
464
247.887
66.672
24
260.983
5.785
109.724
839
273.817
59.316
219
299.126
30
1.621.342
-
3.759.729
-
3.903.970
73.851
1.344.433
3.117.606
3.610.152
9
1.255
2.911
2.724
33
10
7
4
13
14
10.030
9.580
12.879
148.134
104.997
353.803
23.258
22.216
29.866
343.508
243.478
820.434
22.687
3.043
340.637
226.164
901.284
15
15
20
31
19
170.584
367.532
21.577
45.637
98.425
395.567
852.269
50.034
105.827
228.238
520.005
1.055.844
38.165
132.903
366.696
2.965.775
6.877.335
7.587.973
Non-current assets
Trade Receivables
Other Receivables
Financial Investments
Investments accounted by the equity method
Investment property
Property, plant and equipment
Intangible assets
-Goodwill
-Other intangible assets
Prepaid expenses
Deferred tax assets
Other non-current assets
Total assets
The consolidated financial statements for the period ended 31 December 2014 have been approved by the Board of Directors on 9 March
2015.
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
143
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS AT 31 DECEMBER 2014 AND 2013
LIABILITIES
Notes
Current Liabilities
USD*
Audited
Audited
31 December
31 December
31 December
2014
2014
2013
854.092
1.980.553
2.024.293
Short-term borrowings
8
199.962
463.691
612.530
Short-term portion of long-term borrowings
8
228.926
530.857
426.418
Other financial liabilities
8
76.972
178.490
199.365
Trade payables
33
7.909
18.340
38.527
9
257.246
596.527
498.152
Payables related to employee benefits
22
3.786
8.779
26.399
Derivative instruments
21
2
4
2.440
Deferred income
20
17.992
41.721
66.447
Other payables
10
21.604
50.097
53.912
Current income tax liabilities
31
3.147
7.297
17.663
-Short-term provisions for employment benefits
22
17.183
39.846
41.373
-Other short-term provisions
17
19.323
44.809
31.581
40
95
208
854.092
1.980.553
2.015.015
-
-
9.278
856.842
1.986.932
1.563.245
Short-term provisions
Other current liabilities
Sub-total
Liabilities related to non-current assets held for sale
30
Non-Current Liabilities
Long-term borrowings
8
478.087
1.108.637
1.059.439
8
259.877
602.629
183.182
Other payables
10
8.746
20.281
14.310
Deferred income
20
242
562
3.563
-Long-term provisions for employment benefits
22
45.001
104.352
103.521
Deferred tax liability
31
64.832
150.338
199.145
57
133
85
1.254.841
2.909.850
4.000.435
Long-term provisions
Other non-current liabilities
EQUITY
Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent company
1.188.158
2.755.219
3.250.187
Share capital
23
1.128.526
2.616.938
2.450.000
Adjustments to share capital
23
61.894
143.526
143.526
Premiums/discounts related to shares
23
15.162
35.159
630
Other comprehensive income or expenses that will not be
reclassified subsequently to profit or loss
-Gain on revaluation of investment property
23
432
1.002
1.002
-Actuarial loss on defined retirement benefit plans
23
(13.359)
(30.979)
(29.577)
22.008
51.034
143.215
-Gain/(loss) on revaluation and reclassification
23
(1.801)
(4.177)
(1.153)
Restricted reserves
23
552.490
1.281.168
1.142.663
Accumulated losses
23
(480.178)
(1.113.482)
(561.979)
(97.016)
(224.970)
(38.140)
66.683
154.631
750.248
2.965.775
6.877.335
7.587.973
Other comprehensive income or expenses that may be
reclassified subsequently to profit or loss
-Currency translation differences
Net loss for the period
Non-controlling interests
Total liabilities
Commitments
18
144
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS FOR THE PERIODS 31 DECEMBER 2014 AND 2013
Notes
USD(*)
1 January31 December 2014
Audited
Audited
1 January
31 December 2013
Continued Operations
Revenue
24
1.527.993
3.543.263
3.301.327
Cost of sales (-)
24
(1.190.051)
(2.759.609)
(2.454.189)
Gross Profit
24
337.942
783.654
847.138
Marketing, sales and distribution expenses (-)
25
(221.252)
(513.062)
(461.120)
General administrative expenses (-)
25
(146.294)
(339.240)
(371.896)
Other income from operating activities
27
151.968
352.399
596.858
Other expenses from operating activities (-)
27
(87.988)
(204.036)
(204.338)
4
(17.402)
(40.355)
(106.135)
16.974
39.360
300.507
Share of (loss)/gain on investments accounted for by the equity method
Operating Profit/(Loss)
Income from investment activities
28
70.460
163.390
221.897
Expenses from investment activities (-)
28
(56.216)
(130.360)
(117.031)
31.217
72.390
405.373
Operating profit/(loss) before finance (expense)/income
Finance income
29
28.812
66.813
18.876
Finance expense (-)
29
(176.304)
(408.832)
(473.867)
(116.275)
(269.629)
(49.618)
(18.116)
(42.009)
(91.846)
(15.266)
(35.400)
(113.387)
(2.850)
(6.609)
21.541
(134.390)
(311.638)
(141.464)
-
-
(24.584)
(134.390)
(311.638)
(166.048)
Profit/(Loss) Before Taxation
Tax expense from continued operations
31
Tax expense for the period
Deferred tax income
Loss for the period from continued operations
Discontinued operations
Discontinued operations period loss after tax
30
Loss For The Period
Distribution of Loss For The Period
(37.375)
(86.668)
(127.908)
Owners of the parent
(97.016)
(224.970)
(38.140)
Loss Per Share Attributable to Equity Holders of the Parent Company
32
(0,037)
(0,086)
(0,015)
Total Loss Per Share Attributable to Equity Holders of the Parent
Company Regarding Continued Operations (TL)
32
(0,037)
(0,086)
(0,011)
Loss Per Share Attributable to Equity Holder of the Parent Company
Regarding Discontinued Operation (TL)
32
-
-
(0,004)
145
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OTHER COMPHERENSIVE INCOME FOR THE PERIODS
31 DECEMBER 2014 AND 2013
Loss for the period
USD(*)
Audited
1 January
31 December 2014
Audited
(134.390)
(311.638)
(166.048)
(756)
(1.753)
(5.245)
151
351
1.049
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Accumulated other comprehensive income and loss that will not be reclassified
as profit or loss
Actuarial losses on defined benefit plans
Deferred tax effect of actuarial gains on defined retirement benefit plan
Accumulated other comprehensive income that will not be reclassified as
profit or loss
(1.304)
(3.024)
(3.245)
Change in currency translation reserve
Change in financial assets fair value reserve
(37.756)
(87.551)
99.979
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE (EXPENSE)/INCOME
(39.665)
(91.977)
92.538
(174.055)
(403.615)
(73.510)
(50.431)
(116.944))
(117.544)
(123.624)
(286.671)
44.034
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE EXPENSE
Allocation of Total Comprehensive Expense for the Period
Attributable to non-controlling interests
Attributable to equity holders of the Parent Company
(*)
As explained in the Note 2.1.8 to the consolidated financial statements, USD amounts shown in these consolidated financial statements have been included solely for the convenience of
the reader and are translated from TL, as a matter of arithmetic computation only, at the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey official TL exchange rate. Thus, USD amounts do not form a
part of the consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards issued by the Capital Market Board (“CMB”) as at 31 December 2014.
-
Change in subsidiary effective share ratio
Participation of non-controlling parties to subsidiary capital increase
Other (1)
Total comprehensive income/(expense)
-Change in the financial asset fair value reserve
(1)
2.450.000
143.526
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1.002
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1.002
-
1.002
Gains on
revaluation of
investment
property
(29.577)
-
-
(4.196)
-
(4.196)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(25.381)
630
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
630
2.362
(1.732)
-
Premiums/
discounts
related to
share
(25.381)
Actuarial loss on
defined retirement
benefit plans
143.215
-
-
-
89.615
89.615
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
53.600
(88)
53.688
Currency
translation
differences
(1.153)
-
(3.245)
-
-
(3.245)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2.092
-
2.092
Gain/(loss) on
revaluation and/
or reclassification
of financial assets
available for sale
Accumulated other comprehensive
income or loss that will be
reclassified as profit or loss
Represents fair value changes of call option liabilities and acquisition and disposal of shares from non-controlling shareholders and disposal of subsidiary
Balances as of 31 December 2013
23
-
Acquisition of shares from non-controlling interests
-
-
-
Acquisition of subsidiary share
-Net loss for the period
-
-
Dividend paid to non-controlling interests
-
-
-
143.526
-
143.526
Effect of joint venture mergers
2.450.000
-
2.450.000
-
23
23
Adjustments
to share
capital
Transfers from retained earnings
Balances at 1 January 2013 (restated)
Effect of changes in accounting policy
Balances at 1 January 2013 (reported previously)
Notes
Share
Capital
income or loss that will not be
1.142.663
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(61.380)
1.204.043
-
1.204.043
Restricted
reserves
(561.979)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
720
32.155
-
(7.640)
217.050
(804.264)
27.113
(831.377)
Accumulated
gain/(losses)
(38.140)
(38.140)
-
-
-
(38.140)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(155.670)
155.670
-
155.670
Net income/
(loss) for the
period
Accumulated income/loss
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE PERIODS 1 JANUARY-31 DECEMBER 2014 AND 2013
3.250.187
(38.140)
(3.245)
(4.196)
89.615
44.034
-
-
720
32.155
-
(7.640)
-
3.180.918
(88)
3.181.006
Equity
attributable
to holders of
the company
750.248
(127.908)
-
-
10.364
(117.544)
(594)
6.564
2.580
(989)
(32.155)
(10.080)
(1.099)
-
903.565
(3.555)
907.120
4.000.435
(166.048)
(3.245)
(4.196)
99.979
(73.510)
(594)
6.564
2.580
(269)
-
(10.080)
(8.739)
-
4.084.483
(3.643)
4.088.126
NonTotal
controlling shareholder's
interest
equity
146
23
-
-Change in the financial asset fair value reserve
(1)
2.616.938
143.526
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
143.526
1.002
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1.002
Gains on
revaluation of
investment
property
(30.979)
-
-
(1.402)
-
(1.402)
-
-
-
-
-
-
(29.577)
Actuarial loss
on defined
retirement
benefit plans
35.159
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
34.529
-
-
630
Premiums/
discounts
related to
share
51.034
-
-
-
(57.275)
(57.275)
-
-
-
-
-
(34.906)
143.215
Currency
translation
differences
1.281.168
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
35.425
89.673
-
13.407
1.142.663
Restricted
reserves
(4.177)
-
(3.024)
-
-
(3.024)
-
-
-
-
-
-
(1.153)
Gain/(loss) on
revaluation and
reclassification of
financial assets
available for sale
income or loss that will be
Related to the merger under Doğan Holding through the entire take-over with all assets and liabilitiesof Doğan Yayın Holding A.Ş. (Note 1,23).
Balances as of 31 December 2014
-
-
--Net loss for the period
-
Total comprehensive income/(expense)
-
Share acquisition from non-controlling interests andshare transfer
of entities under common control
Financial liabilities that are subject to non-controlling interest put
options
-
166.938
Venture capital fund
Merger effect(1)
-
Dividend payment of subsidiaries to non group companies
2.450.000
-
23
Share Capital
Transfers
Balances at 1 January 2014
Notes
Adjustments
to share
capital
Accumulated other
comprehensive income or loss
that will not be reclassified as
profit or loss
(1.113.482)
-
-
-
-
-
(526.412)
4.135
(35.425)
22.840
-
(16.641)
(561.979)
(224.970)
(224.970)
-
-
-
(224.970)
-
-
-
-
-
38.140
(38.140)
Net income/
Accumulated (loss) for the
gain/(losses)
period
2.755.219
(224.970)
(3.024)
(1.402)
(57.275)
(286.671)
(526.412)
4.135
-
313.980
-
-
3.250.187
Equity
attributable to
holders of the
company
Accumulated income/loss
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE PERIODS 1 JANUARY-31 DECEMBER 2014 AND 2013
154.631
(86.668)
-
-
(30.276)
(116.944)
(86.321)
(4.135)
-
(384.952)
(3.265)
-
750.248
Noncontrolling
interest
2.909.850
(311.638)
(3.024)
(1.402)
(87.551)
(403.615)
(612.733)
-
-
(70.972)
(3.265)
-
4.000.435
Total
shareholder's
equity
147
148
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE PERIODS 31 DECEMBER 2014 AND 2013
USD(*)
Audited
Current Period
Audited
Prior Period
47.725
110.669
667.977
(116.275)
(269.629)
(49.618)
270.595
627.483
771.757
127.415
295.462
258.194
-Adjustments regarding reversal/impairment
65.990
153.025
37.948
Adjustments regarding provisions
17.360
40.256
72.437
Adjustments regarding interest income and expenses
29.137
67.565
56.462
(16.253)
(37.689)
(48.168)
Notes
A. Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities
Loss before taxation
Adjustments regarding profit/(loss) for the period
Adjustments regarding depreciation and amortization
Unearned finance expense due to purchases with maturity
14,15,26
27
Adjustments regarding unrealized changes in currency translation
differences
43.284
100.371
(40.742)
(13.701)
(31.771)
(52.495)
28
(11.888)
(27.566)
(2.410)
4
17.403
40.355
106.135
11.514
26.700
383.124
334
775
1.272
Change in working capital
(76.629)
(177.696)
51.967
(Increase)/decrease in other current and non-current assets and
prepaid expenses
(43.407)
(100.657)
25.211
Increase in other short term and long term liabilities and deferred
revenue
(14.995)
(34.773)
19.713
(5.524)
(12.810)
16.452
9.343
21.665
(38.003)
Adjustments regarding gains/losses in fair value
Adjustments regarding gain/losses on disposal of property, plant
and equipment and intangible assets
Share of gain on associates accounted by using the equity method
Unrealized foreign exchange expense/(income) due to financial
borrowings
Loss/(gain) on sale of share of subsidiaries
28
Decrease in liability provisions
Decrease/(increase) in inventories
(42.100)
(97.625)
(125.586)
Decrease in payables regarding employee benefits
Increase in trade receivables
(7.598)
(17.620)
(8.350)
Decrease in other receivables regarding operations
(15.092)
(34.997)
63.781
34.328
79.603
95.725
8.416
19.518
3.024
77.691
180.158
774.106
(10.106)
(23.434)
(14.340)
(16.621)
(38.546)
(104.425)
Increase in trade payables
Increase in other payables regarding operations
Net cash provided by operating activities
Employment termination benefits paid
22
Tax paid
Collections from doubtful receivables
Lawsuit provisions paid
9
4.017
9.316
17.760
(7.256)
(16.825)
(5.124)
149
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE PERIODS 31 DECEMBER 2014 AND 2013
USD(*)
Audited
Current Period
Audited
Prior Period
(134.730)
(312.425)
(10.081)
95.944
20.879
222.484
48.416
27.935
36.684
(122.443)
-
(283.933)
-
(286.965)
(13.056)
(83.520)
(1.408)
(887)
12.940
(10.350)
(30.606)
(193.674)
(3.265)
(2.057)
30.007
(24.000)
(70.972)
(146.573)
(2.088)
(10.080)
3.698
399.263
(18.899)
-
(15.279)
67.296
(10.843)
39.804
105.659
(67.324)
(35.431)
156.053
(25.143)
92.301
245.013
(156.118)
(579.754)
(355.123)
(215.912)
208.245
(10.472)
(206.492)
(19.709)
(45.703)
78.142
-
-
-
6
952.610
2.209.007
2.130.865
6
932.901
2.163.304
2.209.007
B. Net cash (used in)/provided from investing
activities
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment,
intangible assets and assets held for sale
Increase in financial investments
Cash used in acquisition of property, plant and
equipment and intangible assets
Changes on long term investments
Payments on financial borrowings related with the
options
Change on share of non-controlling interest
Dividends paid to non-controlling interest
Decrease in derivative liabilities
Cash provided from sale of subsidiary
Acquisition of subsidiary share, net
Payments for shares retrieve
Cash capital increase on associates accounted by using
the equity method
C. Net cash provided/(used in) financing activities
Decrease in financial borrowings, (net)
Decrease on financial borrowings related with options
Interests received
Decrease in blocked deposits
Interests paid
NET INCREASE/DECREASE IN CASH AND
CASH EQUIVALENTS BEFORE THE EFFECT OF
CURRENCY TRANSLATION RESERVES (A+B+C)
D. THE EFFECT OF CURRENCY TRANSLATION
RESERVES ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS,
NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH
EQUIVALENTS (A+B+C+D)
E. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE
BEGINNING OF THE PERIOD
F. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE AT THE
END OF THE PERIOD (A+B+C+D+E)
13,14,15
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NOTE 1-ORGANIZATION AND NATURE OF OPERATIONS
Doğan Şirketler Grubu Holding A.Ş. (“Doğan Holding”, “Holding” or the “Group”) was established on 22 September 1980 and is registered in
Turkey. Main operating activity of the Holding is to invest in various sectors via associates, to provide all necessary support to its subsidiaries
and joint ventures in order to develop their activities.
Doğan Holding is registered with the Capital Markets Board (“CMB”) and its shares have been quoted on Borsa İstanbul (“Borsa İstanbul”)
since June 21, 1993. Within the frame of Resolution No.21/655 dated 23 July 2010 of CMB with the decision on 30 October 2014
numbered 31/1059; according to the records of Central Registry Agency, the 35.42% shares of Doğan Holding are to be considered in
circulation as of 31 December 2014 (31 December 2013: 32,36%).
The address of Holding’s registered office is as follows:
Üsküdar 34696 İstanbul
As of 31 December 2014, the Group has 8.166 employees in domestic and 10.780 employees including the personnel of foreign
subcontractors (31 December 2013: 8.512 in domestic, including foreign 11.999). The Company has 175 employees (31 December 2013:
210 employees).
Merger of Doğan Yayın Holding with Dogan Şirketler Grubu Holding A.Ş. by “Take Over”
Board of Director decisions of Doğan Holding and Doğan Yayın Holding dated as 14 April 2014 regarding the merger under Doğan Holding,
through the entire “take over” of our direct subsidiary Doğan Yayın Holding A.Ş. with all its assets and liabilities by Doğan Holding were
disclosed to the public on the same date, and the merger transaction (“Merger”) was approved in the Extraordinary General Assembly
Meetings of Doğan Yayın Holding on 6 August 2014 and of Doğan Holding on 7 August 2014, and registered with the Trade Registry on 26
August 2014. Upon the registration of the merger, Doğan Yayın Holding A.Ş. has ceased by being dissolved without liquidation.
With the decision made by Board of Directors of Doğan Holding on 27 August 2014, the issued capital of Doğan Holding, which is TL
2.450.000(exact), within the TL 4.000.000(exact) registered capital ceiling, is to be increased to TL 2.616.938 due to the merger which
took place under Doğan Holding, through the entire “take over” of Doğan Yayın Holding with all its assets and liabilities being ceased due
to dissolution without liquidation by Doğan Holding (Note 23). The “Issuance Certificates” for a total of 166.938.288(exact) shares with a
nominal value of TL 1 (one) each, to be issued to represent the TL 166.938(exact) increased within the scope of the capital increase have
been approved by the CMB, and are enclosed on 29 August 2014 Article 7 of the Articles of Association, “Registered and Issued Capital”, for
the increase of the issued capital to TL 2.616.938(exact) has been registered with the Trade Registry on 3 September 2014.
In the course of the capital increase due to the merger, there was not any cash outflows by the shareholders of our Company, and the shares
to be issued was allocated to Doğan Yayın Holding A.Ş. shareholders using the “exchange ratio” approved, in return for the Doğan Yayın
Holding A.Ş. held by the shareholders other than Doğan Yayın Holding A.Ş. within the context of the exercise of the exit right, and other than
Doğan Şirketler Grubu Holding A.Ş. The exchange transaction was commenced on 2 September, 2014. During the course of the “exchange”
transaction to be carried out within the scope of the merger, Doğan Yayın Holding A.Ş. shareholders were given 0,48638 units (full) Doğan
Şirketler Grubu Holding A.Ş. shares for each Doğan Yayın Holding A.Ş. shares they hold, with a nominal value of TL 1 (Note 23).
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NOTE 1-ORGANIZATION AND NATURE OF OPERATIONS (Continued)
Doğan Holding has the following subsidiaries (the “Subsidiaries”). The natures of the business,segment and countries of the subsidiaries are
as follows:
Subsidiaries
Country
Nature of business
Segment
Hürriyet Gazetecilik ve Matbaacılık A.Ş. (“Hürriyet”)
Turkey
Newspaper publishing
Media
Hürriyet Medya Basım Hizmetleri ve Ticaret A.Ş. (“Hürriyet Medya Basım”)
Turkey
Printing and administrative services
Media
Doğan Gazetecilik A.Ş. (“Doğan Gazetecilik”)
Turkey
Media
Doğan Dağıtım Satış Pazarlama Matbaacılık Ödeme Aracılık ve Tahsilat Sistemleri A.Ş. (“Doğan Dağıtım”)
Turkey
Distribution
Media
Doğan Dış Ticaret ve Mümessillik A.Ş. (“Doğan Dış Ticaret”)
Turkey
Import and export
Media
Doğan Haber Ajansı A.Ş. (“Doğan Haber”)
Turkey
News agency
Media
Doğan Gazetecilik Internet Hizmetleri ve Ticaret A.Ş. (“Doğan Gazetecilik Internet”)
Turkey
Internet services
Media
Yenibiriş İnsan Kaynakları Hizmetleri Danışmanlık ve Yayıncılık A.Ş. (“Yenibir”)
Turkey
Internet services
Media
Hürriyet Zweigniederlassung GmbH (“Hürriyet Zweigniederlassung”)
Germany
Newspaper printing
Media
Doğan Media International GmbH (“DMI”)
Germany
Media
Netherland
Investment
Media
Hürriyet Invest B.V. (“Hürriyet Invest”)
England
Foreign Trade
Media
Trader Media East Ltd. (“TME”)
Falcon Purchasing Services Ltd. (“Falcon”)
Jersey
Investment
Media
TCM Adria d.o.o.
Crotia
Investment
Media
Netherland
Investment
Media
Mirabridge International B.V.
Publishing International Holding B.V.
Netherland
Investment
Media
Pronto Invest B.V.
Netherland
Investment
Media
OOO RUKOM
Russia
Internet publishing
Media
Kazakhstan
Newspaper and Internet publishing
Media
OOO Delta-M
Russia
Media
OOO Pronto Baikal
Russia
Media
Job.ru LLC
Russia
Internet publishing
Media
OOO Pronto DV
Russia
Media
OOO Pronto Ivanovo
Russia
Media
Russia
Media
OOO Pronto Kazan
Russia
Media
Russia
Media
OOO Pronto Nizhny Novgorod
Russia
Media
Russia
Media
OOO Pronto Oka
Russia
Media
OOO Pronto Samara
Russia
Media
OOO Pronto UlanUde
Russia
Media
Russia
Media
OOO Pronto Moscow (1)
Russia
Media
OOO Tambukan
Russia
Media
OOO Utro Peterburga
Russia
Media
OOO Pronto Smolensk
Russia
Media
OOO Tambov-Info
Russia
Media
OOO SP Belpronto
Belarus
Media
ZAO Pronto Akzhol
Kazakhstan
Media
TOO Pronto Akmola
Kazakhstan
Media
OOO Pronto Atyrau
Kazakhstan
Media
OOO Pronto Aktau
Kazakhstan
Media
Belarus
Internet publishing
Media
OOO Pronto Aktobe
Pronto Soft
Impress Media Marketing LLC
Russia
Publishing
Media
OOO Rektcentr
Russia
Investment
Media
Publishing House Pennsylvania Inc.
USA
Investment
Media
Kazakhstan
Media
Doğan Internet Yayıncılığı ve Yatırım A.Ş. (“Doğan Internet Yayıncılığı”)
Turkey
Internet publishing
Media
Doğan TV Holding A.Ş. (“Doğan TV Holding”)
Turkey
Tv publishing
Media
DTV Haber ve Görsel Yayıncılık A.Ş. (“Kanal D”)
Turkey
Tv publishing
Media
Mozaik İletişim Hizmetleri A.Ş. (“Mozaik” or “D-smart”)
Turkey
Tv publishing
Media
Doruk Televizyon ve Radyo Yayıncılık A.Ş. (“Doruk Televizyon” or “CNN Türk”)
Turkey
Tv publishing
Media
(1)
Trade name of related subsidiary has been changed as Pronto Media Holding Ltd. as of 23 December 2014.
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NOTE 1-ORGANIZATION AND NATURE OF OPERATIONS (Continued)
Subsidiaries
Country
Nature of business
Segment
Doğan TV Digital Platform İşletmeciliği A.Ş. (“Doğan TV Dijital”)
Turkey
Tv publishing
Media
Fun Televizyon Yapımcılık Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. (“Fun TV”)
Turkey
Tv publishing
Media
Tempo Televizyon Yayıncılık Yapımcılık Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. (“Tempo TV”)
Turkey
Tv publishing
Media
Kanalspor Televizyon ve Radyo Yayıncılık A.Ş. (“Kanalspor”)
Turkey
Tv publishing
Media
Milenyum Televizyon Yayıncılık ve Yapımcılık A.Ş. (“Milenyum TV”)
Turkey
Tv publishing
Media
TV 2000 Televizyon Yayıncılık Yapımcılık Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. (“TV 2000”)
Turkey
Tv publishing
Media
Popüler Televizyon ve Radyo Yayıncılık A.Ş. (“Popüler TV”)
Turkey
Tv publishing
Media
D Yapım Reklamcılık ve Dağıtım A.Ş. (“D Yapım Reklamcılık”)
Turkey
Tv publishing
Media
Bravo Televizyon Yayıncılık Yapımcılık Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. (“Bravo TV”)
Turkey
Tv publishing
Media
Doğa Televizyon ve Radyo Yayıncılık A.Ş. (“Doğa TV”)
Turkey
Tv publishing
Media
Altın Kanal Televizyon ve Radyo Yayıncılık A.Ş. (“Altın Kanal”)
Turkey
Tv publishing
Media
Stil Televizyon ve Radyo Yayıncılık A.Ş. (“Stil TV”)
Turkey
Tv publishing
Media
Selenit Televizyon ve Radyo Yayıncılık A.Ş. (“Selenit TV”)
Turkey
Tv publishing
Media
Trend Televizyon ve Radyo Yayıncılık A.Ş. (“Trend TV” or “D Çocuk”)
Turkey
Tv publishing
Media
Ekinoks Televizyon ve Radyo Yayıncılık A.Ş. (“Ekinoks TV”)
Turkey
Tv publishing
Media
Fleks Televizyon ve Radyo Yayıncılık A.Ş. (“Fleks TV”)
Turkey
Tv publishing
Media
Kutup Televizyon ve Radyo Yayıncılık A.Ş. (“Kutup TV”)
Turkey
Tv publishing
Media
Galaksi Radyo ve Televizyon Yayıncılık Yapımcılık Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. (“Galaksi TV”)
Turkey
Tv publishing
Media
Koloni Televizyon ve Radyo Yayıncılık A.Ş. (“Koloni TV”)
Turkey
Tv publishing
Media
Yörünge Televizyon ve Radyo Yayıncılık A.Ş. (“Yörünge TV”)
Turkey
Tv publishing
Media
Tematik Televizyon ve Radyo Yayıncılık A.Ş. (“Tematik TV”)
Turkey
Tv publishing
Media
Süper Kanal Televizyon ve Radyo Yayıncılık A.Ş. (“Süperkanal”)
Turkey
Tv publishing
Media
Uydu İletişim Basın Yayın A.Ş. (“Uydu”)
Turkey
Tv publishing
Media
Eko TV Televizyon ve Radyo Yayıncılık A.Ş. (“Eko TV”) (1)
Turkey
Tv publishing
Media
Doğan Uydu Haberleşme Hizmetleri ve Telekomünikasyon Ticaret A.Ş. (“Doğan Uydu Haberleşme”)
Turkey
Tv publishing
Media
Doğan Teleshopping Pazarlama ve Ticaret A.Ş. (“Doğan Teleshopping” or “Her Eve Lazım”)
Turkey
Tv publishing
Media
Rapsodi Radyo ve Televizyon Yayıncılık A.Ş. (“Rapsodi Radyo”)
Turkey
Radio publishing
Media
Doğan Müzik Yapım ve Ticaret A.Ş. (“DMC”)
Turkey
Music and entertainment
Media
Germany
Marketing
Media
Luxembourg
Marketing
Media
Romania
Tv publishing
Media
Doğan Müzik Kitap Mağazacılık ve Pazarlama A.Ş. (“D&R”)
Turkey
Retail
Retail
Hür Servis Sosyal Hizmetler ve Ticaret A.Ş. (“Hürservis”)
Turkey
Retail
Retail
Doğan Faktoring A.Ş. (“Doğan Faktoring”)
Turkey
Factoring
Media
Doğan Platform Yatırımları A.Ş. (“Doğan Platform”)
Turkey
Investment
Media
Milpa Ticari ve Sınai Ürünler Pazarlama Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. (“Milpa”)
Turkey
Trade
Other
Germany
Trade
Other
Orta Anadolu Otomotiv Ticaret ve Sanayi A.Ş. (“Orta Anadolu Otomotiv”)
Turkey
Trade
Other
Çelik Halat ve Tel Sanayii A.Ş. (“Çelik Halat”)
Turkey
Production
Other
Ditaş Doğan Yedek Parça İmalat ve Teknik A.Ş. (“Ditaş Doğan”)
Turkey
Production
Other
Milta Turizm İşletmeleri A.Ş. (“Milta Turizm”)
Turkey
Tourism
Other
Doğan Organik Ürünler Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. (“Doğan Organik”)
Turkey
Agriculture
Other
Doğan Enerji Yatırımları Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. (“Doğan Enerji”)
Turkey
Energy
Energy
Primeturk GmbH (“Prime Turk”)
Osmose Media S.A (“Osmose Media”)
Doğan Media International S.A. (“Kanal D Romania”)
Enteralle Handels GmbH (“Enteralle Handels”)
Galata Wind Enerji A.Ş. (“Galata Wind”)
SC D-Yapı Real Estate, Investment and Construction S.A. (“D Yapı Romania”)
D Stroy Limited (“D Stroy”)
DHI Investment B.V. (“DHI Investment”)
D-Tes Elektrik Enerjisi Toptan Satış A.Ş. (“D-Tes”)
Ditas America LLC (“Ditas America”)
Ditas Trading (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. (“Ditas Trading”)
M Investment 1 LLC (“M Investment”)
Turkey
Energy
Energy
Romania
Real Estate
Other
Russia
Trade
Other
Netherland
Investment
Other
Turkey
Energy
Energy
USA
Trade
Other
People’s Republic of China
Trade
Other
Other
USA
Real estate
A.G.T. Tanıtım Kağıt Ürünleri Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. (“A.G.T. Tanıtım)
Turkey
Retail
Retail
Öncü Girişim Sermayesi Yatırım Ortaklığı (“Öncü Girişim”)
Turkey
Investment
Investment
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NOTE 2-BASIS OF PRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
2.1 Basis of presentation
2.1.1 Financial Reporting Standards
Public Oversight, Accounting and Auditing Standards Authority (“POA”), published the “Financial Statement Samples and User Guide”, to be
prepared in the scope of TAS in accordance with the “Turkey Accounting/Financial Reporting Standards” in the Official Gazette No. 28652
dated 20 May 2013 for the companies that are obliged to apply Turkish Accounting Standarts (“TAS”) except for the financial instutions such
as banks, insurance companies, capital market institutions operating under the scope of Banking Act 5411, the Capital Market Law No. 6362,
No. 5684, No. 4683 of the Insurance Law, Private Pension Savings and Investment. The consolidated financial statements of the Group as of
31 December 2014 have been prepared in accordance with the standards described above.
In accordance with the Capital Markets Board (“CMB”)’s No. II-14.1 “Principles of Financial Reporting in Capital Markets” (“Communiqué No.
II-1.14”), capital market institutions except for the partnerships whose issued capital market instruments are traded on a stock exchange and
investment funds, housing finance and asset finance funds, financial statements, should prepare its financial statements in accordance with TAS.
Upon the CMB’s resolution dated 7 June 2013 and 20/670, for capital market institutions, except for the corporations whose capital market
instruments are traded on a stock exchange and investment funds, housing finance and asset finance funds within the scope of Communique
No: II-14.1, formats are declared in the weekly bulleting numbered 2013/19 starting from the interim periods 30 June 2013 at 7 June
2013. The Group has prepared its consolidated financial statements as of 31 December 2014 in accordance with CMB Financial Reporting
Standards.
Upon the CMB’s resolution made on 17 March 2005, companies operating in Turkey and preparing their financial statements in accordance
with the CMB’s Financial Reporting Standards are not required to apply inflation accounting beginning from 1 January 2005.Accordingly, No:
29 “Financial Reporting in Hyperinflationary Economies” (“TAS 29”) is not applied in accompanying consolidated financial statements for the
accounting periods starting 1 January 2005 except the Group’s subsidiaries operating in Belarus.
Doğan Holding and its subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates registered in Turkey maintain their books of account and prepare their
statutory financial statements (“Statutory Financial Statements”) in TL in accordance with the Turkish Commercial Code (the “TCC”), tax
legislation and the Uniform Chart of Accounts issued by the Ministry of Finance. The foreign subsidiaries prepare their statutory financial
statements in accordance with the laws and regulations in force in the countries in which they are registered.
These consolidated financial statements are based on the statutory records, which are maintained under historical cost conversion, with the
required adjustments and reclassifications reflected for the purpose of fair presentation in accordance with the Turkish Accounting Standards
(“TAS”) implemented by the POA.
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NOTE 2-BASIS OF PRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
2.1 Basis of presentation (continued)
2.1.2 Financial statements of subsidiaries and joint ventures operating in foreign countries
Financial statements of subsidiaries and joint ventures that are operating in foreign countries are prepared in accordance with the laws and
regulations in force in the countries in which they are registered in and required adjustments and reclassifications reflected for the purpose of
fair presentation in accordance with the Group’s accounting policies.
If the group entities’ functional currency is different from the presentation currency; it is translated into the presentation currency as below:
• Assets and liabilites for each balance sheet presented are translated at the closing rate at the date of that balance sheet;
• Income and expenses for each statement of profit or loss are translated at average exchange rates; and all resulting exchange differences
are recognised as a separate component of equity and statements of comprehensive income (currency translation differences.
When a foreign operation is partially disposed of or sold, exchange differences that were recorded in equity are recognised in the statement
of profit or loss as part of the gain or loss on sale. Goodwill and fair value adjustments arising on the acquisition of a foreign entity are treated
as assets and liabilities of the foreign entity and translated at the closing rate.
2.1.3 Consolidation principles
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the parent company, Doğan Holding, its Subsidiaries, its Associates and its Joint
Ventures (collectively referred as the “Group”) on the basis set out in sections (a) to (e) below. The financial statements of the companies
included in the consolidation are based on historical cost of the statutory records and for the purpose of fair presentation in accordance with
the accounting policies described in Note 2.1.1 and Note 2.1.2 and application of uniform accounting policies and presentations; adjustments
and reclassifications. Financial statements of consolidated entities are restated in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standards set out
by the CMB considering the accounting policies and presentation requirements applied by the Group.
Subsidiaries and joint ventures acquired or disposed of during the accounting period are included in the consolidation from the date at which
the control of operations are transferred to the Group and excluded from the consolidation when the control is lost. Even if non-controlling
interests result in a deficit balance, total comprehensive income is attributed to the owners and to the non-controlling interests.
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2.1.3 Consolidation principles (continued)
Accounting policies used in the preparation of these consolidated financial statements are summarized as below:
(a) Subsidiaries
Subsidiaries are companies in which Doğan Holding has power to control the financial and operating policies for the benefit of Doğan Holding
either (a) through the power to exercise more than 50% of voting rights relating to shares in the companies as a result of shares owned
directly and indirectly by itself or (b) although not having the power to exercise more than 50% of the voting rights, through the exercise of
actual dominant influence over the financial and operating policies. Subsidiaries are consolidated by full consolidation method by the date the
Group takes the control. From the date the control is over, subsidiaries are excluded from the consolidation scope. Proportion of ownership
interest represents the effective shareholding of the Group through the shares held by Doğan Holding and/or indirectly by its subsidiaries. In
the consolidated financial statements, interests owned by Doğan family members are treated as non-controlling interests and excluded from
net asset and profit of the Group.
The balance sheets and statements of profit or loss of the subsidiaries are consolidated on a line-by-line basis and the carrying value of the
investment held by the Holding and its subsidiaries is eliminated against the related equity. Intercompany transactions and balances between
Doğan Holding and its subsidiaries are eliminated on consolidation. The dividends arising from shares held by Doğan Holding in its subsidiaries
are eliminated from equity and income for the period. Where necessary, adjustments are made to the accounting policies in the financial
statements of subsidiaries in order to comply with the Group’s accounting policies.
Changes in the Group's ownership interests in subsidiaries that do not result in the loss of control over the subsidiaries are accounted for as
equity transactions. The carrying amounts of the Group's interests and non-controlling interests are adjusted to reflect the changes in their
relative interests in the subsidiaries. Any difference between the amount by which the non-controlling interests are adjusted and the fair value
of the consideration paid or received is recognised directly in equity and attributed to owners of the Company. When the Group loses control
of a subsidiary, the profit or loss on disposal is calculated as the difference between (i) the aggregate of the fair value of the consideration
received and the fair value of any retained interest and (ii) the previous carrying amount of the assets (including goodwill), and liabilities of the
subsidiary and any non-controlling interests.
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(a) Subsidiaries (continued)
The table below sets out the proportion of voting power held by Doğan Holding, Doğan Family and its subsidiaries and effective ownership
interests at 31 December 2014 and 31 December 2013:
Proportion of voting power
held by Doğan Holding and
its subsidiaries (%)
Subsidiaries
31 December
2014
31 December
2013
Proportion of voting
power held by Doğan
family members (%)
31 December
2014
Total proportion of voting
power held (%)
31 December
2013
31 December
2014
31 December
2013
Proportion of effective
ownership interest (%)
31 December
2014
31 December
2013
Hürriyet
77,65
77,65
-
-
77,65
77,65
77,65
64,35
Doğan Gazetecilik
92,76
92,76
0,52
0,52
93,28
93,28
92,76
74,23
DMI
100,00
100,00
-
-
100,00
100,00
90,52
73,37
Hürriyet Medya Basım
100,00
100,00
-
-
100,00
100,00
77,65
64,35
Doğan Ofset(1)
Mozaik
Doğan Haber
Doğan Dağıtım
Doğan Dış Ticaret
Doğan Gazetecilik Internet
-
99,93
-
-
-
99,93
-
64,30
100,00
100,00
-
-
100,00
100,00
85,39
66,63
99,99
99,94
-
-
99,99
99,94
88,11
71,66
100,00
100,00
-
-
100,00
100,00
100,00
80,02
98,80
98,80
-
-
98,80
98,80
98,42
78,80
100,00
100,00
-
-
100,00
100,00
92,76
74,23
Yenibir
100,00
100,00
-
-
100,00
100,00
77,65
64,35
Hürriyet Zweigniederlassung
100,00
100,00
-
-
100,00
100,00
77,65
64,35
Hürriyet Invest
100,00
100,00
-
-
100,00
100,00
77,65
64,35
78,57
74,29
-
-
78,57
74,29
61,01
47,80
100,00
100,00
-
-
100,00
100,00
61,01
47,80
TME
Mirabridge International B.V.
Publishing International
Holding B.V.
100,00
100,00
-
-
100,00
100,00
61,01
47,80
Job.ru LLC
100,00
100,00
-
-
100,00
100,00
61,01
47,80
Pronto Invest B.V.
100,00
100,00
-
-
100,00
100,00
61,01
47,80
TCM Adria d.o.o.
100,00
100,00
-
-
100,00
100,00
61,01
47,80
OOO Rektcentr
100,00
100,00
-
-
100,00
100,00
61,01
47,80
Publishing House
Pennsylvania Inc.
100,00
100,00
-
-
100,00
100,00
61,01
47,80
Doğan Platform
100,00
100,00
-
-
100,00
100,00
100,00
80,02
80,02
Doğan Yayın Holding(2)
-
80,02
-
1,90
-
81,92
-
Fairworld (3)
-
100,00
-
-
-
100,00
-
78,80
100,00
100,00
-
-
100,00
100,00
98,42
78,80
-
100,00
-
-
-
100,00
-
47,80
Falcon
Oglasnik d.o.o. (4)
Expressz Magyarorszag
Media Kft (5)
OOO SP Belpronto
OOO Pronto Rostov (6)
OOO Pronto Aktobe
OOO Delta-M
OOO Pronto Baikal
-
100,00
-
-
-
100,00
-
47,80
60,00
60,00
-
-
60,00
60,00
36,61
28,68
-
100,00
-
-
-
100,00
-
47,80
80,00
80,00
-
-
80,00
80,00
39,05
30,59
55,00
55,00
-
-
55,00
55,00
33,56
26,29
100,00
100,00
-
-
100,00
100,00
61,01
47,80
OOO Pronto DV
100,00
100,00
-
-
100,00
100,00
61,01
47,80
OOO Pronto Ivanovo
100,00
100,00
-
-
100,00
100,00
61,01
47,80
95,00
95,00
-
-
95,00
95,00
57,96
45,41
OOO Pronto Kazan
72,00
72,00
-
-
72,00
72,00
43,93
34,42
80,00
80,00
-
-
80,00
80,00
48,81
38,24
157
Subsidiaries
OOO Pronto Nizhny Novgorod
31 December
2014
family members (%)
power held (%)
31 December 31 December 31 December 31 December
2013
2014
2013
2014
31 December 31 December 31 December
2013
2014
2013
90,00
90,00
-
-
90,00
90,00
54,91
100,00
100,00
-
-
100,00
100,00
61,01
43,02
47,80
OOO Pronto Oka (7)
100,00
100,00
-
-
100,00
100,00
61,01
47,80
OOO Pronto Samara
100,00
100,00
-
-
100,00
100,00
61,01
47,80
OOO Pronto UlanUde
90,00
90,00
-
-
90,00
90,00
54,91
43,02
90,00
90,00
-
-
90,00
90,00
54,91
43,02
100,00
100,00
-
-
100,00
100,00
61,01
47,80
-
100,00
-
-
-
100,00
-
47,80
OOO Tambukan
85,00
85,00
-
-
85,00
85,00
51,86
40,63
OOO Utro Peterburga (7)
55,00
55,00
-
-
55,00
55,00
33,56
26,29
-
100,00
-
-
-
100,00
-
47,80
100,00
100,00
-
-
100,00
100,00
61,01
47,80
-
100,00
-
-
-
100,00
-
47,80
OOO Pronto Media Holding Ltd.
OOO Pronto Neva (8)
OOO Pronto Kemerovo (6)
OOO Pronto Smolensk
OOO Pronto Tula (9)
-
100,00
-
-
-
100,00
-
47,80
100,00
100,00
-
-
100,00
100,00
61,01
47,80
-
10,00
-
-
-
10,00
-
4,78
TOO Pronto Akmola
100,00
100,00
-
-
100,00
100,00
61,01
47,80
OOO Pronto Atyrau
100,00
100,00
-
-
100,00
100,00
48,81
38,24
OOO Pronto Aktau
100,00
100,00
-
-
100,00
100,00
48,81
38,24
ZAO Pronto Akzhol
80,00
80,00
-
-
80,00
80,00
48,81
38,24
-
100,00
-
-
-
100,00
-
47,80
47,80
OOO Pronto Voronezh (6)
OOO Tambov-Info
OOO Pronto Obninsk(10)
Bolji Posao d.o.o. Serbia(11)
Bolji Posao d.o.o. Bosnia(11)
OOO RUKOM (12)
OOO Partner-Soft (13)
Pronto Soft
-
100,00
-
-
-
100,00
-
100,00
100,00
-
-
100,00
100,00
61,01
47,80
-
90,00
-
-
-
90,00
-
43,02
90,00
90,00
-
-
90,00
90,00
54,91
43,02
Prime Turk
100,00
100,00
-
-
100,00
100,00
85,39
66,63
Osmose Media
100,00
100,00
-
-
100,00
100,00
85,22
66,48
97,00
97,00
-
-
97,00
97,00
59,18
46,37
100,00
100,00
-
-
100,00
100,00
48,81
38,24
Doğan TV Holding (14)
85,22
82,45
0,14
0,14
85,36
82,59
85,22
66,48
Kanal D
94,97
94,88
5,03
5,12
100,00
100,00
80,93
63,07
Kanal D Yapımcılık(15)
-
100,00
-
-
-
100,00
-
63,07
Alkım İletişim(16)
-
100,00
-
-
-
100,00
-
66,48
Alp Görsel(17)
-
100,00
-
-
-
100,00
-
66,48
Fun TV
100,00
100,00
-
-
100,00
100,00
85,39
66,63
Tempo TV
100,00
100,00
-
-
100,00
100,00
85,22
66,48
Kanalspor
100,00
100,00
-
-
100,00
100,00
85,39
66,63
Milenyum TV
100,00
100,00
-
-
100,00
100,00
85,39
66,63
TV 2000
100,00
100,00
-
-
100,00
100,00
85,39
66,63
Popüler TV
100,00
100,00
-
-
100,00
100,00
85,39
66,63
D Yapım Reklamcılık
100,00
100,00
-
-
100,00
100,00
85,22
66,48
Bravo TV
100,00
100,00
-
-
100,00
100,00
85,39
66,63
Impress Media Marketing LLC
158
family members (%)
power held (%)
31 December
2014
31 December
2013
31 December
2014
31 December
2013
31 December
2014
31 December
2013
31 December
2014
31 December
2013
Doğa TV
100,00
100,00
-
-
100,00
100,00
85,39
66,63
Altın Kanal
100,00
100,00
-
-
100,00
100,00
85,39
66,63
Stil TV
100,00
100,00
-
-
100,00
100,00
85,39
66,63
Selenit TV
100,00
100,00
-
-
100,00
100,00
85,39
66,63
D Çocuk
100,00
100,00
-
-
100,00
100,00
85,39
66,63
Ekinoks TV
100,00
100,00
-
-
100,00
100,00
85,39
66,63
Fleks TV
100,00
100,00
-
-
100,00
100,00
85,39
66,63
Doğan TV Dijital
100,00
100,00
-
-
100,00
100,00
85,39
66,63
Kutup TV
100,00
100,00
-
-
100,00
100,00
85,39
66,63
Galaksi TV
100,00
100,00
-
-
100,00
100,00
85,39
66,63
Koloni TV
100,00
100,00
-
-
100,00
100,00
85,22
66,48
-
100,00
-
-
-
100,00
-
66,48
Yörünge TV
100,00
100,00
-
-
100,00
100,00
85,39
66,63
Doruk Televizyon
100,00
100,00
-
-
100,00
100,00
85,22
66,48
Tematik TV
100,00
100,00
-
-
100,00
100,00
85,22
66,48
Subsidiaries
Atılgan TV(18)
Süper Kanal
100,00
100,00
-
-
100,00
100,00
85,22
66,48
Uydu
100,00
100,00
-
-
100,00
100,00
85,39
66,63
Eko TV
Kanal D Romanya
NetD Dijital Yayıncılık(19)
Doğan Uydu Haberleşme
95,03
95,03
-
-
95,03
95,03
80,98
63,17
100,00
100,00
-
-
100,00
100,00
85,22
73,37
-
100,00
-
-
-
100,00
-
66,48
100,00
100,00
-
-
100,00
100,00
85,22
66,48
Doğan Teleshopping
100,00
100,00
-
-
100,00
100,00
85,22
66,48
Rapsodi Radyo
100,00
100,00
-
-
100,00
100,00
85,22
66,48
DMC
100,00
100,00
-
-
100,00
100,00
85,22
66,48
-
100,00
-
-
-
100,00
-
66,48
D&R
100,00
100,00
-
-
100,00
100,00
100,00
100,00
Hürservis
100,00
100,00
-
-
100,00
100,00
100,00
100,00
Doğan Faktoring
100,00
100,00
-
-
100,00
100,00
98,86
79,42
-
60,00
-
-
-
60,00
-
38,61
100,00
100,00
-
-
100,00
100,00
100,00
80,02
86,27
86,27
0,16
0,16
86,43
86,43
86,27
86,27
100,00
100,00
-
-
100,00
100,00
86,27
86,27
Orta Anadolu Otomotiv
85,00
85,00
-
-
85,00
85,00
85,00
85,00
Çelik Halat
78,70
78,69
-
-
78,70
78,69
78,70
78,69
Ditaş Doğan
73,59
73,59
-
-
73,59
73,59
73,59
73,59
Milta Turizm
100,00
100,00
-
-
100,00
100,00
100,00
100,00
Doğan Organik
100,00
100,00
-
-
100,00
100,00
100,00
100,00
Doğan Enerji
100,00
100,00
-
-
100,00
100,00
100,00
100,00
-
100,00
-
-
-
100,00
-
100,00
İnteraktif Medya(20)
Nartek(21)
Doğan İnternet Yayıncılığı
Milpa
Enteralle Handels(22)
Nakkaştepe Elektrik(23)
Galata Wind
Akdeniz Elektrik (24)
100,00
100,00
-
-
100,00
100,00
100,00
100,00
-
100,00
-
-
-
100,00
-
100,00
159
Subsidiaries
31 December
2014
family members (%)
31 December
2013
31 December
2014
power held (%)
31 December
2013
31 December
2014
31 December
2013
31 December
2014
31 December
2013
D-Yapı Romanya
100,00
100,00
-
-
100,00
100,00
100,00
100,00
D Stroy(25)
100,00
100,00
-
-
100,00
100,00
73,59
100,00
DHI Investment
100,00
100,00
-
-
100,00
100,00
100,00
100,00
D-Tes
100,00
100,00
-
-
100,00
100,00
100,00
100,00
A.G.T. Tanıtım(26)
90,00
-
-
-
90,00
-
90,00
-
M Investment(27)
100,00
-
-
-
100,00
-
100,00
-
Öncü Girişim(28)
100,00
-
-
-
100,00
-
100,00
-
(1)
(2)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(12)
(13)
(14)
(15)
(16)
(17)
(18)
(19)
(20)
(21)
(22)
(23)
(24)
(25)
(26)
(27)
(28)
(10)
(11)
The related subsidiary was sold as of 18 July 2014.
As a result of merger of Doğan Yayın Holding A.Ş. with Dogan Holding by take over with all assets and liabilities as of 26 August 2014, Doğan Yayın Holding A.Ş. has been ceased by this date due to dissolution without liquidation.
The related subsidiary was liquidated as of 30 July 2014.
The related subsidiary was sold as of 28 February 2014.
The related subsidiary was sold as of 7 April 2014.
The related subsidiary was liquidated in 2014.
The related subsidiary ceased its operations before 2010.
The related subsidiary was liquidated as of 21 February 2014.
The related subsidiary was liquidated as of 18 July 2014.
90% shares of of the related subsidiary in December 2013, and remaining 10% was sold in January 2014.
The related subsidiary was sold as of 21 March 2014.
The related subsidiary ceased its operations in 2012.
The related subsidiary was liquidated as of 10 December 2014.
According to the statutory records of Group, proportion of effective ownership interest of Doğan TV Holding is 84,94%. Nevertheless, in consequence of the option explained in Note 17, by considering the additional share proportion in accordance with TAS 32 “Financial Instruments: Disclosure and Presentation” the rate is calculated as 99,86%.
The related subsidiary merged with Kanal D as of 25 December 2014.
The related subsidiary merged with Doğan TV Holding as of 27 March 2014.
The related subsidiary merged with Alkım İletişim as of 28 February 2014.
The related subsidiary merged with D Yapım as of 31 December 2014.
The related subsidiary merged with Kanal D as of 30 April 2014.
The related subsidiary merged with D Yapım as of 31 December 2014.
The related subsidiary merged with Yenibir as of 30 December 2014.
The related subsidiary is in liquidation process, which started on 31 December 2011.
The related subsidiary merged with D-Tes as of 27 January 2014.
The related subsidiary merged with Galata Wind as of 27 January 2014.
The related subsidiary was sold to Ditaş as of 20 March 2014.
The related subsidiary was acquired on 16 September 2014.
The related subsidiary was established on 14 April 2014.
The related subsidiary was established on 18 December 2014.
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b) Joint Ventures
Joint ventures are companies in respect of which there are contractual arrangements through which an economic activity is undertaken
subject to joint control by Doğan Holding and one or more other parties.
In accordance with the amendments to TFRS 11 effective from 1 January 2013, entities under common control are recognized under
the equity method starting from this date and the related amendments are applied retrospectively and financial statements are restated
accordingly. Condensed financial statements of entities under common control are disclosed in Note 4.
(c) Associates
An associate is an entity over which the Group has significant influence and that is neither a subsidiary nor an interest in a joint venture.
Significant influence is the power to participate in the financial and operating policy decisions of the investee but do not have control or
joint control over those policies. Investments in joint ventures are accounted for using the equity method of accounting. Such entities are
companies in which Doğan Holding and its subsidiaries have 20%-50% of the voting rights of the Group’s overall voting power, where the
Group has significant influence without any controlling power over the operations. Unrealized gains on transactions between the Group
and its associates are eliminated to the extent of the Group’s interest in its joint ventures; unrealized losses are also eliminated if there is no
indication of the assets transferred. Increases or decreases in the net assets of associates are increased or decreased proportionally as the
Group’s share in the consolidated financial statements and presented under the “Share of loss/gain on investments accounted for by using
the equity method” account in the statement of profit or loss.
Where the investment’s share of losses exceeds the Group's share (including any long-term investments that, in substance, form part of the
Group's net investment in the associate), the exceeding portion of losses are not recognized. Consideration of additional loss is only possible
in case the Group has been exposed to legal liability or has made to payments in the name of subsidiary.
Unrealized gains on transactions between the Group and its associates are restated in proportion to the Group’s share in the associate and
unrealized losses are also restated when there is no indication of impairment of the transferred asset. Group, as long as does not fall under
obligations with respect to associates,when the carrying value of the associates are zero or significant influence is over, ceases to use the
equity method.
(d) Non-controlling interests
Non-controlling interests of shareholders over the net assets and operational results of subsidiaries are classified as non-controlling interest
and non-controlling profit/loss in the consolidated balance sheet and statement of income.
(e) Financial investments
Other investments in which the Group and its subsidiaries, have less than 20%, or more than 20% direct or indirect participation but the
Group has no significant influence over the related assets, or which are immaterial to consolidated financial statements are classified as
“available for sale financial assets”. Available for sale investments that do not have a quoted market price in an active market and whose fair
value cannot be measured reliably are carried at cost less any allowance for impairment (Note 7).
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2.1.4 Offsetting
Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount is reported in the consolidated balance sheet when there is a legally enforceable
right to set-off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis, or realize the asset and settle the liability
simultaneously.
2.1.5 Comparative information and restatement of previously reported financial statements
The consolidated financial statements of the Group are prepared comparatively with the previous period to identify the financial position and
performance trends. The group presents comperatively its consolidated balance sheet as of 31 December 2014 with 31 December 2013.
Income statement, other comprehensive income, cash flow and change in equity as of 31 December 2014, are presented comperatively
with the financial statements of the period 1 January-31 December 2013. In the current period, in case of a necessity, prior period financial
statements are reclassified in order to comply with the presentation of its current period consolidated financial statements and significant
changes are explained.
2.1.6 Significant Accounting Policies and Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors and Restatement of Previously Reported
Financial Statements
Changes in accounting policies arising from the first time adoptation of a new TAS are applied retrospectively or prospectively in accordance
with the respective TAS transition requirements, if any. Where there are no transition requirements for any changes or optional significant
changes in accounting policies and identified accounting errors, those are applied retrospectively and prior period financial statements are
restated accordingly.
Due to the merger explained in “Organization and Nature of Operations” (Note 1), the Group has changed the segment presentation being
effective from the period ended by 31 December 2014 as explained in note “segment reporting”; to be “publishing”, “broadcasting”, “retail”,
“energy” and “other” (Note 2.2). The change in the presentation of the note has no effect on the result of operations.Related change has
been made comparatively in the note. (Note 5)
The Group classified its subsidiaries operating in Hungary and Croatia as discontinued operations. In order to comply with current period
financial statements, operations of aforementioned entities are classified as discontinued operations on prior year income statement and
other compherensive income statement.
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2.1.7 New and Revised Turkish Financial Reporting Standards
In the current period there is no such standard or interpretation affecting the Group’s financial performance, balance sheet, presentation or
note disclosures. However, the details of standards and interpretations effective in the current period but have no effect on the consolidated
financial statements and standards and interpretations not yet effective and have not been early adopted by the Group are set out below.
(a) Standards effective from 1 January 2014 and have effect on the financial statements of the Group
None.
(b) Standards effective from 1 January 2014 and have no effect on the financial statements of the Group
TFRS 10, 12, TAS 27 (Amendments)
TMS 32 (Amendments)
TMS 36 (Amendments)
TMS 39 (Amendments) TFRS Interpretation 21
TMS 21 (Amendments)
1
2
Investment Companies 1
Offsetting Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities 1
Recoverable Value Disclosures for Non-Financial Assets 1
Novation of Derivatives and Continuation of Hedge Accounting 1
Fees and Taxes 1
Effects of Changes in Foreing Exchange Rates 2
It has been effective since 1 January 2014 or the periods starting after this date.
It has been effective since 12 November 2014, the date amendment was announced.
(c) New and revised standards and interpretations not yet effective and have not been adopted early by the Group
The Group has not applied the following new and revised standards that have been issued but are not yet effective:
TFRS 9
TFRS 9 and TFRS 7 (Amendments)
TMS 19 (Amendments)
Annual Improvements to 2010-2012 Cycle Annual Improvements to 2011-2013 Cycle
TMS 16 and TMS 38 (Amendments)
TMS 16 and TMS 41 (Amendments) with TMS 1,
TMS 17, TMS 23, TMS 36 and TMS 40 (Amendments)
TFRS 11 and TFRS 1 (Amendments)
1
2
Financial Instruments
Mandatory Effective Date of TFRS 9 and Transition Disclosures
Employee Benefits 1
TFRS 2, TFRS 3, TFRS 8, TFRS 13, TMS 16 and TMS 38,
TMS 24, TFRS 9, TMS 37, TMS 39 1
TFRS 3, TFRS 13, TMS 40 1
Clarification of Acceptable Methods of Depreciation and Amortisation 2
Agriculture: Bearer Plants 2
Accounting for Acquisition of Interests in Joint Operations 2
Effective for annual periods begining after 30 June 2014..
Effective for annual periods beginning after 31 December 2015.
The above standards will be applicable in 2015 and onwards, the Group has not determined the potential impact of the application of these
standards over its consolidated financial statements. The applications of these standards are expected not to have a significant impact on the
consolidated financial statements. DOĞAN HOLDİNG 2014 ANNUAL REPORT
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2.2 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Related parties
For the purpose of these consolidated financial statements, related parties are referred to as legal entities in which Doğan Holding directly
or indirectly has participation, including any entities under common control; real persons and/or legal entities that have direct or indirect
individual or joint control over the company and their close family members (relatives up to second-degree) and legal entities having direct or
indirect individual or joint control by them and legal entities having significant effect over the Company or their key management personnel;
Company’s affiliates, subsidiaries and members of the Board of Directors, key management personnel and their close family members
(relatives up to second-degree) and real persons and/or legal entities that are directly or indirectly controlled individually or jointly (Note 33).
Cash and cash equivalents are carried at cost in the balance sheet. Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash in hand, bank deposits and highly
liquid investments without a significant risk over the change in their value, whose maturity at the time of purchase is three months or less
(Note 6).
Sales and repurchase agreements
Funds given in return for financial assets purchase with the requirement of selling back (“Reverse repo”) are recognized as reverse repurchase
agreements at consolidated financial statements (Note 6). Income discount is calculated for the difference between the buying and selling
prices, determined with aforementioned reverse repo agreements, accured for the period according to internal discount rate method and
recognized by the adding to the cost of reverse repos. Funds provided in return for financial assets reverse repurchase are recognized under
cash and cash equivalents in the consolidated financial statements.
Trade receivables and provision for doubtful receivables
The Group’s trade receivables from providing goods or services to customers are carried at net of unrealized finance income. Trade
receivables, net of unrealized finance income, are calculated by discounting future cash inflows of receivables carried at the original invoice
amount using the effective interest method. Short term receivables with indefinite interest rate are carried at cost unless the effect of
imputing interest is significant.
Provision is allocated for receivables when the Group has an objective indication over the collectability. The amount of the provision is the
difference between the carrying amount and the recoverable amount. Recoverable amount is the present value of all cash flows, including
amounts recoverable from guarantees and collaterals discounted based on using the original effective interest rate of the trade receivable
occurred. Group management considers to book provision for doubtful receivables for administrative and/or legal follow-up, unsecured and
collection possibility of the receivables which has maturity out of the Group’s commercial term.
If there is a partial or whole collection over the doubtful receivable amount subsequent to the allocation of provision for doubtful receivables,
the collected portion is recognised as income following the write-down of the total provision amount (Note 9, 27).
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2.2 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Inventories
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or estimated selling price less estimated costs necessary to make a sale. Cost elements included
in inventory are purchase costs and other costs necessary to prepare the asset for its intended use. Cost elements included in inventories are
materials, labor and production overheads. The unit cost of inventories is determined on the moving weighted average basis (Note 11).
When the net realizable value of inventory is less than cost, the inventory is written down to the net realizable value and the expense is
included in the statement of profit or loss in the period the write-down or loss occurred. When the circumstances that previously caused
inventories to be written down below cost no longer exist or when there is clear evidence of an increase in net realizable value because of
the changing economic circumstances, the amount of the write-down is reversed. The reversal amount is limited to the amount of the initial
impairment.
Promotion stocks
Evaluation of impairment on promotion stocks and in detection of an impairment; evaluation of the impairment amount is carried out by the
Group management. In this manner, an inventory impairment amount is set with the rates determined by the Group management by taking
the purchase date into consideration.
Programme stocks
Programme stocks comprise internal and external productions that have been produced but not yet broadcasted as of the report date.
Programme stocks are recognised at acquisition or production cost and they are not subject to amortization. These programmes are charged
to the statement of profit or loss upon the first transmission and included in cost of sales in the consolidated statement of profit or loss. If
the estimated income from programme stocks is lower than the carrying value, carrying value is discounted to net realizable value. Licence
periods, remaining number of publishing rights, industry dynamics and sales forecasts are being considered in determining of impairment of
programme stocks (Note 19).
Financial instruments
In accordance with TAS 39, the Group classifies its financial instruments as assets held at fair value through profit or loss, held-to-maturity,
available-for-sale and loans and receivables. Classification is determined based on the acquisition purpose and specifications of the financial
asset at the initial recognition. All financial assets are recognised at cost including transaction costs in the initial measurement.
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Financial instruments (continued)
“Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss” are financial assets that have been acquired principally for the purpose of taking
advantage of fluctuations in price and other similar elements or independent from initial recognition financial assets held for trading which
are part of a portfolio that has a recent actual pattern of short-term profit-taking. A financial asset is classified in this category if it is primarily
acquired for the purpose of selling in the short-term. Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss are initially carried at cost including
transaction costs at the balance sheet. Subsequent to recognition, the financial assets are carried at fair value. Realized or unrealized
gains and losses are recognized in “financial income/expenses”. Dividends received, are recognized as dividend income in the consolidated
statement of profit or loss. Financial assets considered as derivative instruments that are not designated for the purpose of hedging
instruments are classified as financial assets at fair value thorough profit or loss (Note 21). As of 31 December 2014, the Group does not
have any financial assets whose fair value differences are recognized as in profit or loss.
“Held-to-maturity investments” are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that the Group intends and is able
to hold to maturity and that do not meet the definition of loans and receivables and are not designated on initial recognition as assets at fair
value through profit or loss or as available for sale. Held-to-maturity investments are carried at amortized cost using the effective interest
method less impairment, if any. The Group has no held to maturity investments as of 31 December 2014 and 31 December 2013.
The Group’s “available for sale financial assets” comprise of quoted equity instruments and certain debt securities that are traded in an active
market and they are measured at fair value. Unrealized gains or losses on an available-for-sale financial asset shall be recognised in equity,
through the investments revaluation reserves and comprehensive income, except for impairment losses and foreign exchange gains and
losses, until the financial asset is derecognised, at which time the cumulative gain or loss previously recognised in equity shall be recognised in
profit or loss. Dividends on available-for-sale equity instruments are recognized in profit or loss when the Group’s right to receive payment is
established.
Financial assets classified by Doğan Holding as “available-for-sale financial assets” that do not have any control power or significant effect
have no fair value. When fair value cannot be reliably measured as other fair value estimation methods are not applicable; the carrying value
of the financial asset is measured at cost less any impairment loss (Note 7).
“Loans and Receivables” are financial assets that have fixed or determinable payments and fixed maturity dates and non-derivative financial
assets that are not quoted in an active market.
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Derivative financial instruments
Derivative financial instruments, predominantly foreign currency and interest swap agreements and foreign currency forward agreements
are initially recognised at their acquisition costs plus the transaction costs. Derivative financial instruments are subsequently remeasured at
their fair value. All derivative financial instruments are classified as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss. Fair values of derivative
financial instruments are obtained from quoted market prices or discounted cash flow models as appropriate. Based on positive or negative
fair value, derivative financial instruments are carried as assets or liabilities respectively (Note 21).
Changes in the fair value of derivatives at fair value through profit or loss are included in the statement of profit or loss.
While certain derivative financial instruments provide effective hedge relationships, they are recognised as financial assets through profit or
loss in accordance with TAS 39 and their fair value gains and losses are reported in the statement of profit or loss.
Investment Properties
Investment properties are properties held to earn rentals and/or for capital appreciation. Investment properties are measured initially at cost,
including transaction costs. Subsequent to initial recognition, at the end of each year when there is an indication of impairment, investment
properties are stated at fair value which reflects the market conditions. Gains or losses arising from changes in the fair values of investment
properties are included in the profit or loss in the period in which they arise.
An investment property is derecognized upon disposal or when the investment property is permanently withdrawn from use and no future
economic benefits are expected from disposal. Any gain or loss arising on derecognition of the property is included in profit or loss in the
period in which the property is derecognized.
Transfers are made to or from investment property only when there is a change in use. For a transfer from investment property to owner
occupied property, the deemed cost for subsequent accounting is the fair value at the date of change in use. If owner occupied property
becomes an investment property, the Group accounts for such property in accordance with the policy stated under property, plant and
equipment up to the date of change in use. The difference between cost value and fair value at the date of the change is recognized as
revaluation fund in other comprehensive income.
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Property, plant and equipment and related depreciation
Property, plant and equipment are carried at cost less any accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses (Note 14).
Depreciation is provided on property, plant and equipment on a straight-line basis (except land). The depreciation periods for property, plant
and equipment, which approximate the economic useful lives of such assets, are as follows:
Land and land improvements
Buildings
Machinery and equipment
Motor vehicles
Furniture and fixtures
Development costs of leased tangible assets
Other tangible assets
Leasehold improvements
Years
15-50
25-50
2-28
2-20
2-50
2-39
2-50
2-25
Useful life and depreciation are reviewed regularly and the Group also reviews the consistency of the useful life and depreciation method
applied with the economic benefits to be obtained from the underlying assets.
Gains or losses on disposals of property, plant and equipment are determined with respect to the difference between collections received
and carrying amounts of property, plant and equipment and are included in the income and expenses from investing activities account, as
appropriate.
Where the carrying amount of an asset is greater than its estimated recoverable amount, it is written down immediately to its recoverable
amount provided to allocate provision. The recoverable amount of an asset is the higher of its fair value less costs to sell and its value in use.
Fair value less costs to sell is the amount obtainable from the sale of an asset less the costs of disposal. Value in use is the present value of
the future cash flows expected to be derived from an asset plus the residual value of the related assets.
Repair and maintenance expenses are charged to the consolidated statement of profit or loss as they are incurred. Capital expenditures that
increase the present value of the future cash flows expected to be derived from property, plant and equipment by increasing its capacity is
added to the cost of tangible fixed asset.
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Financial Leases
Leases are classified as finance leases by the Group whenever the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of
ownership to the lessee. Assets held under finance leases are recognised as assets of the Group at their fair value at the inception of the lease
or, if lower, at the present value of the minimum lease payments. Lease payments are treated as consisting of capital and interest. Portion of
rent payments related to principal is presented as liability and decreases as being paid. Interest charges are charged directly against statement
of profit or loss over the financial lease period. Assets acquired through finance leases are depreciated over the shorter of expected useful life
and the lease term, as well as tangible assets acquired.
Operating leases
An operating lease is a lease that does not substantially all the risks and rewards incidental to ownership of an asset. For operating leases,
lease payments (net of any incentives received from the lessor) are recognized as an expense on a straight line basis over the lease term
under the consolidated statement of profit or loss.
Goodwill
Goodwill and negative goodwill amount, which represent the difference between the purchase price and the fair value of the acquiree’s
net assets, arising from business combinations effected prior to 31 March 2004 in the consolidated financial statements is capitalized and
amortized over the useful life by using the straight-line method prior to 31 December 2004. Goodwill arising from business combinations
effected subsequent to 31 March 2004 is not amortized and instead reviewed for any impairment losses in accordance with TFRS 3 Business
Combinations (Note 15).
For the purpose of impairment testing, goodwill is allocated to each of the Group’s cash-generating units expected to benefit from the
synergies of the combination. Cash-generating units to which goodwill has been allocated are tested for impairment annually, or more
frequently when there is an indication that the unit may be impaired as of the balance sheet dates. If the recoverable amount of the cashgenerating unit is less than the carrying amount of the unit, the impairment loss is allocated first to reduce the carrying amount of any
goodwill allocated to the unit and then to the other assets of the unit pro-rata on the basis of the carrying amount of each asset in the unit.
An impairment loss recognised for goodwill is not reversed in a subsequent period.
Intangible assets and related amortization
Intangible assets excluding goodwill and assets with infinite useful lives comprise brand names, customer lists, terrestrial broadcasting
permissions and licenses (frequency rights), other identified rights, computer software and television programme rights which are further
discussed in Note 2.2. Brand names, customer relationships and domain names are determined based on the independent valuation on
business combinations. Useful lives of certain brand names are determined to be infinite. Assets that have infinite useful life are not subject to
amortization and are tested for impairment annually (Note 15).
Registered subscriber acquisition costs paid by D-smart are capitalized over the subscription commitment period by the Group and
capitalized amounts are recognized under intangible assets account. Weighted average term for subscription acquisition costs is 2 years. DOĞAN HOLDİNG 2014 ANNUAL REPORT
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Intangible assets and related amortization (continued)
Intangible assets are carried at cost, less any accumulated amortization and amortized by using the straight-line method (Note 15).
Estimated useful lives of intangible assets that have a finite useful life are as follows:
Trademark
Electricity production licences
Customer lists
Computer software and rights
Domain names
Other intangible rights
Years
20-25
45-47
9-25
3-15
3-20
5-49
Intangible assets with finite useful lives are tested to determine whether there is an indication that the intangible assets may be impaired and
if the carrying value of the intangible asset is higher than the recoverable amount, the carrying value of the intangible asset is written down
to its recoverable amount provided to allocate provision. The amount recoverable from an intangible asset is either the discounted net cash
flow generated from the use of that intangible asset or the net sales value of that intangible asset depending whether the former or the latter
being higher. Provision for impairment is recognized under the statement of profit or loss in the related period.
The right to use of marina held by the Group’s subsidiary Milta Turizm, classified in other intangible rights, is being amortized regarding the
transfer agreement on November 13, 1997 with the Privatization Administration (Note 15).
Web page development costs
Costs associated with developing web pages are capitalized and amortized by using straight-line method over their estimated useful lives
(Note 15). Following the planning phase and operation; all costs are recognised as expense. Maintenance costs of web pages are accounted
as operational expenses.
Television program rights
Television program rights (foreign series, foreign films and Turkish films) are initially recognised at acquisition cost of the license when the
Group controls, in substance, the respective assets and the risks and rewards attached to them. Television program rights are evaluated
to determine if expected revenue is sufficient to cover the unconsumed portion of the program. To the extent that expected revenue is
insufficient, the program rights are written down to their net realizable value.
Consumption is based on the transmission of the expected number of runs (vary from two to unlimited) purchased. Amortization of these
rights is determined according to release order and number of runs. The appropriateness of the consumption profiles are reviewed regularly
by the management. A maximum of 5 runs is applied for the unlimited run purchases. License periods, remaining run rights, sector dynamics
and sales forecasts are taken into consideration when determining impairment of program rights.
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Impairment of assets excluding goodwill and intangible assets with infinite useful lives
At each balance sheet date, the Group evaluates whether there are any indications that an asset other than goodwill or infinite life intangible
assets may be impaired. When an indication of impairment exists, carrying value of the assets is compared with the net realizable value
which is the higher of value in use and fair value less costs to sell. For the purposes of assessing impairment, assets are grouped at the
lowest levels for which there are separately identifiable cash flows (cash-generating units). Impairment exists if the carrying value of an
asset or a cash generating unit including that asset is greater than its recoverable amount which is the higher of value in use or fair value
less costs to sell. Impairment losses are recognised in the consolidated statement of profit or loss. Analysis regarding the impairment is
presented in Note 2.3.1.
Taxation
Taxation on income includes current period income taxes and deferred taxes. Current year tax liability consists of tax liability on period
income calculated according to currently enacted tax rates and tax legislation in force as of balance sheet date and includes adjustments
related to previous year’s tax liabilities. Turkish tax legislation does not permit a parent company to file a consolidated tax return for its
subsidiary and its joint venture. Therefore, tax provisions, as reflected in the accompanying consolidated financial statements, have been
calculated on a separate-entity basis.
Deferred income tax is provided, using the liability method, on temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities
and their carrying values for financial reporting purposes. Deferred income tax is determined using tax rates (and laws) that have been
enacted or substantially enacted by the balance sheet date.
Deferred tax liabilities are recognised for all taxable temporary differences, where deferred tax assets resulting from deductible temporary
differences are recognised to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profit will be available against which the deductible temporary
difference can be utilized. Such deferred tax assets and liabilities are not recognized if the temporary difference arises from the initial
recognition (other than in a business combination) of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the taxable profit nor the
accounting profit.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to set off current tax assets against current tax liabilities
and when they related to income taxes levied by the same taxation authority (Note 31).
Financial borrowings and borrowing costs
Borrowings are recognised initially at the proceeds received, net of transaction costs incurred. Borrowings are subsequently stated at
amortized cost using the effective interest method. Any difference between proceeds, net of transaction costs, and the redemption value is
recognised in the profit or loss as finance expense over the period of the borrowings (Note 8). The borrowing costs which are directly related
with the acquisition, manufacturing or production of a specialty good (means that a long period of time is required to make available for sale
and use as purposed) are capitalized as a part of the related asset (Note 14).
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Financial liabilities subject to non-controlling put options
Under the terms of certain share purchase agreements, the Group may commit to acquire the interests owned by non-controlling
shareholders in subsidiaries, upon the request of non-controlling interest holders. TAS 32, “Financial Instruments: Disclosure and
Presentation” requires the value of such put option to be presented as a financial liability on the balance sheet for the discounted value of
the expected exercise price of this option, notwithstanding the ability of the Company to settle part of these obligations with its own shares
and not cash. In addition, the share of non-controlling shareholders in the net asset of the company subject to the put option is presented in
“other financial liabilities” instead of “non-controlling interests” in the consolidated balance sheet. The Group presents, at initial recognition,
the difference between the exercise price of the option and the carrying value of the non-controlling interests first as a reduction of noncontrolling interest and then as addition to the Group’s equity. The discount amount and any subsequent change in the fair value of the
commitment are recognised in profit or loss as finance income or expense in subsequent periods (Note 8).
Employment termination benefits
Under the Turkish Labour Law and Press Labour Law (for employees in the media sector), the Group is required to pay termination benefits
to each employee who achieves the retirement age, whose employment is terminated without due cause written in the related laws.
The provision for employment termination benefit represents the present value of the estimated total reserves of the future probable liability
of the Group arising from the retirement of the employees measured in accordance with the Turkish Labour and Press Labour Laws (Note 22).
According to the amendment in TAS 19, Group calculated employment benefit in accordance with the report prepared by the actuarial firm
and recognized all actuarial loss and gains in the other comprehensive statement of profit or loss as of balance sheet date.
Provisions, contingent assets and liabilities
Provisions are recognised when the Group has a present legal or constructive obligation or a result of past events, it is probable that on
outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation, and a reliable estimate of the amount of the
obligation can be made.
Contingent liabilities are assessed continually to determine whether an outflow of resources comprising economic benefits has become
probable. If it becomes probable that an outflow of future economic benefits will be required for an item previously dealt with as a contingent
liability, a provision is recognised in the financial statements of the period in which the change in probability occurs except in the extremely
rare circumstances where no reliable estimate can be made.
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Provisions, contingent assets and liabilities (continued)
If it has become virtually certain that an inflow of economic benefits will arise, the asset and the related income are recognised by the Group
in the financial statements of the period in which the change occurs.
Possible assets or obligations that arise from past events and whose existence will be confirmed only by the occurrence or non-occurrence
of one or more uncertain future events not wholly within the control of the Group are not included in financial tables and are treated as
contingent assets or liabilities. A contingent asset is disclosed where an inflow of economic benefit is probable.
When some or all of the economic benefits required to settle a provision are expected to be recovered from a third party, the receivable is
recognised as an asset if it is virtually certain that reimbursement will be received and the amount of the receivable can be measured reliably.
Share capital and dividends
Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Dividend income is recognised as income by the Group when right to obtain of dividend is generated
in the consolidated financial statements. Dividend distribution to the Company’s shareholders is recognised as a liability in the Group’s
consolidated financial statements in the period in which the dividends are approved by the General Assembly.
Revenue recognition
Revenue is the fair value amount of sales of goods and services received or receivable which resulted from Group’s operations. Net sales
represent the invoiced value of goods or services shipped less any trade discounts, rebates and commissions and are presented with the
elimination of intercompany balances. Revenue includes the invoiced amount of goods and service sales.It is recognized on an accrual basis
over the fair value of acquisition amount based on product or service delivery, transfer of significant risks and rewards related to product
to the buyer, reliable estimate of revenue amount and probable economic benefits associated with the transaction will be obtained by the
Company.
Revenue is initially recognized at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable when it can be measured reliably or when there is
an inflow of economic benefits. When the arrangement effectively constitutes a financing transaction, the fair value of the consideration is
determined by discounting all future receipts using an imputed rate of interest. The imputed rate of interest is a rate of interest that discounts
the nominal amount of the instrument to the current cash sales price of the goods or services (Note 24).
Due date difference income/expense represents income/expense incurred from forward purchases and sales. These forms of incomes/
expenses are accepted as finance incomes/expenses obtained from forward purchases and sales during the period and included to financial
income/expense (Note29).
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Revenue recognition (continued)
a) Publishing and broadcasting segments
Revenue from advertisements
Revenue from advertisements is recognised on an accrual and cut-off basis at the time of broadcasting or printing the advertisement in the
related media at the invoiced amounts. The part which is not broadcasted or published yet is recognised as deferred income on the balance
sheet.
Subscription Income
Subscription income includes the income obtained from Pay Tv and Adsl internet and magazine. The Group, follows Pay Tv and Adsl internet
and magazine subscriptions as individual and institutional. The subscription is realized in basically two ways as monthly payment and prepaid.
Subscription incomes are recognized when the related service is delivered to the customer.
Revenues from circulation, magazine sales and distribution
Revenue from newspaper and magazine sales is recognised on an accrual basis at the time of delivery of the newspapers by the distribution
company to the dealer at the invoiced values.
Newspaper sales returns and provisions:
Provision for newspaper sales returns is accounted at the time of delivery based on past experiences and recent information of sales returns.
Revenue from printing services
Revenue from printing arises from printing services given to both Group companies and third parties by using Group’s printing facilities.
Related income is recognised on an accrual basis at the time of services given.
b) Energy segment
Revenue is the fair value of amount of electricity delivered the event that the consideration received or receivable. Revenue is recorded at
the invoiced amounts, on accrual basis. Net sales are shown after deducting, invoiced electricity delivery, sales commissions and sales taxes.
Revenue obtained from transmission charges, is shown in the financial statements by netting off with related costs.
c) Retail
Sale income of books, music, movies, electronics and giftware is recorded on an accural basis over the invoiced amounts, on the date goods
are delivered to the customer, after returns and discounts are deducted.
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d) Other segment
Sales revenue is recognized on an accrual basis over the fair value of acquisition amount based on product or service delivery, transfer
of significant risks and rewards related to product to the buyer, reliable estimate of revenue amount and most probability that economic
benefits associated with the transaction will be obtained by the Company. Net sales have been found by deducting sales returns, discounts
and commissions.
Housing construction projects (Revenue proceeds from buyers)
The revenue generated from the housing construction projects organized by Milpa, subsidiary of the Group is recognized when the ownership
of the risks and rewards of the assets are transferred to the buyer upon the performance of contract terms and the approval of delivery
record by the buyer. Real estate sales income is classified under “other” segment.
Tourism income
Tourism income consists of the revenue obtained from hotel accommodation, agency, marina, car rental, and second hand vehicle sale. Hotel
accommodation and agency income is recognized when the services are offered to the customers. Marina income consists of the revenue
obtained from the accommodation of vessels and store rents. Such rental income is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease
agreements.
Rent Income
The rental income from investment properties is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the relevant lease.
Barter agreements
The Group provides advertising services in return for advertisement and other products and services. When goods or services are exchanged
or swapped for goods or services which are of a similar nature and value, the exchange is not regarded as a revenue generating transaction.
When goods are sold or services are rendered in exchange for dissimilar goods or services, the exchange is regarded as a revenue generating
transaction. Revenue is measured at the fair value of the goods or services received, adjusted by the amount of any cash or cash equivalents
transferred. If the fair value of the goods or services received is not measured reliably, the revenue is measured at the fair value of the goods
or services supplied, adjusted by the amount of any cash or cash equivalents transferred (Note 18). Barter agreements are recognised on an
accrual basis.
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Business combinations
Business combinations are accounted in accordance with TFRS 3. Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of an acquisition over the fair
value of the Group’s share of the net identifiable assets of the acquired subsidiary/associate at the date of acquisition. If the purchase amount
is less than the fair value of provisions, contingent assets and liabilities, the subjected difference is identified with comprehensive statement of
profit or loss. Goodwill recognised in a business combination is not amortized, instead it is tested for impairment annually, or more frequently
if events or changes in circumstances indicate that it might be impaired. There are no business combinations which will significantly affect the
consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended 31 December 2014.
Gains or losses resulted from sale or purchase of subsidiaries under the control of Doğan Holding (transactions that do not result in a change
in control) are recognised under equity. TAS 27 (Revised) requires ownership decreases or increases which do not result in a change in
control to be recorded under equity for accounting periods beginning on or after 1 July 2009. For accounting periods beginning prior to 1
July 2009, the difference resulted in favor of acquisition value in connection with sale or purchase of subsidiaries under the control of the
Group which do not result in a change in control was recognised as goodwill.
Business combination of entities under common control is not under the scope of TFRS 3 Business Combinations. The Group doesn’t
recognize goodwill for these types of transactions. Difference between cash consideration paid as a result of business combination and net
asset of the entity is recognized in “Effect of business combinations comprising of entities under common control” account under retained
earnings/(accumulated losses) in equity.
Foreign currency transactions
Functional currency
Items included in the financial statements of each Group entity are measured using the currency that best reflects the economic substance of
the underlying events and circumstances relevant to that entity. The consolidated financial statements are presented in Turkish Lira, which is
the functional currency of Doğan Holding.
Foreign currency transactions and balances
Income and expenses arising in foreign currencies have been translated into TL at the exchange rates prevailing at the transaction date.
Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies have been translated into TL at the exchange rates prevailing at the balance
sheet dates. Exchange gains or losses arising from the settlement and translation of foreign currency items have been included in the
consolidated statement of profit or loss.
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Foreign currency transactions (continued)
Foreign Group companies
The results of the Group undertakings using a measurement currency other than TL are first translated into Turkish lira by using the average
exchange rate for the period. Assets and liabilities of such Group undertakings are translated into TL by using the closing rate at the balance
sheet date. Differences arising on retranslation of the opening net assets of such Group undertakings and differences between the average
and period-end rates are included in currency translation reserve as a separate item in the shareholders’ equity and recognized under total
comprehensive income.
A significant portion of the Group’s foreign operations are performed in Russia, Europe and Slovenia (“Russia and Eastern Europe (“EE”).
Foreign currencies and exchange rates at 31 December 2014 and 31 December 2013 are summarized below:
Country
Eurozone
Russia
Ukraine
Romania
Kazakhstan
Belarus
Currency Unit
Euro
Ruble
Grivna
New Lei
Tenge
Belarusian Ruble
31 December 2014
2,8207
0,0398
0,1474
0,6294
0,0128
0,0002
31 December 2013
2,9365
0,0652
0,2670
0,6549
0,0139
0,0002
Segment Reporting
Industrial segment which is an asset and operation group producing goods and services is exposed to different risks and rewards from
other industrial segments. Group operations were monitored and reported as five main segments as of 31 December 2014; “Publishing”,
“Broadcasting” “Retail”, “Energy” and “Other” by the management. Group management may change the structure of segment reporting,
if they reach the conclusion that new structure may affect financial statement users’ decisions and/or it will be useful during the review of
financial statements. As the sales and the purchases of the Group are made and the assets of the Group are located mainly in Turkey, no
geographic segmental information is considered necessary.
Operations were presented as three segments “media”, “retail” and “other” in consolidated financial statements until 31 December 2013.
After the Group’s consideration, energy companies were decided to be presented as a separate segment, which was presented under “other”
operations segment before. Accordingly, previous period financal informations in related note were revised in line with the principle of
comparison. After this revision, segment reporting in publichly announced consolidated financial reports within 2014; presentes under four
segments as “Media”, “Retail”, “Energy” and “Other. As a result of merger of Doğan Yayın Holding A.Ş. (“Doğan Yayın Holding”)with Dogan
Holding by take over with all assets and liabilities as decribed in “Organization and Nature of Operations” (Note 1), segment reporting of
Doğan Yayın Holding’s consolidated financial reports until the period ended as of 30 June 2014, has been carried to the consolidated report
of Doğan Holding being effective on 30 September 2014. Accordingly, “media” segment, in which operational results of Doğan Yayın Holding
was presented, was replaced with “publishing” and “broadcasting” segments and also the results of “Other” segment of Doğan Yayın Holding’s
consolidated report, in which operations of distribution, factoring and investment was presented, was combined with “Other” segment of
Doğan Holding.
In segment reporting, intra-segmental operations are recorded at segment level and inter-segmental operations are recorded as eliminations
at consolidation level.
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Earning/(loss) per share
Earning/(loss) per share are determined by dividing net income/(loss) by the weighted average number of shares that have been outstanding
during the period concerned (Note 32).
In Turkey, companies can increase their issued capital by making a pro-rata distribution of shares (“bonus shares”) to existing shareholders
from retained earnings. For the purpose of earnings per share computations, such bonus share issuances are regarded as issued shares
for all of the periods presented in the financial statements. Therefore, the weighted average number of shares used in earnings per share
computations are made with regards to the distribution of shares occured in the prior years
Non-current assets held for sale and discontinued operations
Assets held for sale are operations that the Group disposes of or classified as available for sale and cash flows which can be treated as a part
separately from the Group. Assets classified as held for sale by the Group and discontinued operations, are measured at the lower of the
carrying amount of assets and liabilities related to discontinued operations and fair value less costs to sell (Note 30).
Discontinued operations are components of an entity that either have been disposed of or represent a major part of an entity separately
from the Group’s operations and cash flows.Operating results as of the Group has ceased its control over its disposal groups are presented
separately under “discontinued operations” in the consolidated statement of profit or loss. Prior period consolidated statement of profit or
loss is restated for comparative purposes and the results of discontinued operations are also classified under the “discontinued operations”
account.
To the results of operations of discontinued operations, gain/loss and tax expense occurring from the sale is included. Gain/loss amount from
the sale is calculated as the difference between the book value of net assets disposed and sales value.
Government grants
Government grants are not recognised until there is reasonable assurance that the Group will comply with the conditions attaching to them
and that the grants will be received (Note 16).Government grants are recognised in profit or loss on a systematic basis over the periods in
which the Group recognises as expenses the related costs for which the grants are intended to compensate.
Subsequent events
In the case that events requiring a correction to be made occur subsequent, the Group makes the necessary corrections to the financial
statements.
In the case that events not requiring a correction to be made occur subsequent, those events are disclosed in the notes of consolidated
financial statements.
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Statement of cash flows
In the statement of cash flows, cash flows during the period are classified under operating, investing or financing activities.
The cash flows raised from operating activities indicate cash flows due to the Group’s activities.
The cash flows due to investing activities indicate the Group cash flows that are used for and obtained from investments (investments in
property, plant and equipment and financial investments).
The cash flows due to financing activities indicate the cash obtained from financial arrangements and used in their repayment.
Cash and cash equivalents include cash and bank deposits and the investments that are readily convertible into cash and highly liquid with
three months or less to maturity.
2.3 Critical Accounting Estimates, Assumptions and Decisions
2.3.1. Critical accounting estimates and assumptions
a) Estimated impairment of goodwill
In accordance with the accounting policy mentioned in Note 2.2, goodwill is annually tested for impairment by the Group. Recoverable
amount of cash generating units is measured based on the value in use calculations.
The recoverable amounts of cash generating units, was determined through calculating the amount that will be generated from operating
activities. In these calculations, the five-year period covering the financial budget based on the after-tax cash flow projections are based and
EBITDA (budgeted interest, tax, depreciation and amortization, impairment charges and other non-operating expenses EBITDA) estimates in
this computation plays an important role.
Subsequent five-year period, the ratio of EBITDA to estimated cash flows and discount rates are listed below.
2014
Broadcasting
Publishing
Russia
Turkey
(1)
(2)
2013
EBITDA
margin (%) (1)
27
Discount
margin (%) (2)
13,4
EBITDA
margin (%) (1)
27
Discount
margin (%) (2)
13,4
35
12
15,7
12,4
40
11
12,6
14,6
Budgeted average EBITDA margin belonging to projection period
Weighted average cost of capital ratios.
Publishing:
Group management, has recorded goodwill impairment in the amount of TL 75.901 which ended on 31 December 2014 consolidated
financial statements for indirect subsidiary TME. (Note 15, 28). Goodwill impairment has been mostly realized due to increase in the discount
rate and the adverse events in the Russian economy in the current period that used in the Goodwill impairment test. DOĞAN HOLDİNG 2014 ANNUAL REPORT
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2.3 Critical Accounting Estimates, Assumptions and Decisions (continued)
2.3.1. Critical accounting estimates and assumptions (continued)
a) Estimated impairment of goodwill (continued)
Publishing: (continued):
Considering the calculations made in the current period; the cash-generating unit in the cash flow projections applied to the after-tax
discount rate, if the after tax discount rate 1% higher realized from management's estimate, the Group for goodwill 26.199 (31 December
2013: TL 25.962) a further impairment provision will be record and taxes and minority loss before income amount of TL 26.199
(31 December 2013: TL 25.962) would be required to increase the amount.
If the cash-generating unit in the cash flow projections applied to EBITDA ratio is lower than 5%, management's estimate, the Group for
goodwill TL 27.465 further impairment provision will be recorded and taxes and minority interest loss before in the financial statements,
amount TL 27.465 to increase the case would be (Note 15,28).
Broadcasting:
Group management has identified an impairment amounting to TL 7.851 for the company Süper Kanal in accordance with the accounting
policy stated in note 2.2 and above. Related amount is resulted from the reduction of book value of cash-generating unit to recoverable
amount and provision for impairment of the entire goodwill can be relatable to Super Kanal was booked.
b) Vat amount subject to discount within the scope of law no: 6111
As of November 2011, the Group management has considered the VAT principle amounting to TL 454.281 imposed as a consequence of
share exchanges and transfers recognized in the statutory accounts of Doğan TV Holding, D Yapım, Doğan Prodüksiyon(the related subsidiary
merged with D Yapım in 2013) and Alp Görsel (the related subsidiary merged with Doğan Tv Holding in 2014)and restructured within the
scope of Law no: 6111 in the year 2011 as input VAT through issuance of “recourse VAT invoice” by each entity who transfers the shares to
the respective entity, sequentially with the amount of corresponding VAT imposed. In this context, input VAT amounting to TL 145.328, TL
222.662 and TL 86.291 have been recognized in the statutory records of D Yapım, Doğan Prodüksiyon and Alp Görsel, respectively.
Based on the nature of the transaction and considering the precautionary principle, the Group management elects not to recognize the input
VAT amounting to TL 454.281 as an asset in the consolidated financial statements as it will be used in future tax periods. Accordingly, where
practible, input VAT that can be offset against the recourse VAT in the related taxation periods can be recognized in the statement of income
in the respective periods (Note 27). Deductible VAT amount is TL 438.739 (31 December 2013:TL 446.901) in statutory accounts as of
31 December 2014.
c) Probable liabilities related to the share sales agreement signed with Commerz-Film GmbH
Estimates and assumptions relating to the Group’s given repurchase commitments to Axel Springers are described in detail in Note 17.
d) Useful lives of intangible assets
Useful lives of some trademarks are expected to be infinite by the Group management. Where useful lives of related intangible assets are
infinite (in case of 20 years), amortization of such intangible assets’ would increase by TL 9.716 (31 December 2013: TL 14.283) and profit
before tax and non-controlling interests would decrease by TL 9.716 (31 December 2013: TL 14.283).
Amortization is recognized by the Group considering the useful lives of trademarks, customer lists and internet domain names with definite
useful lives disclosed in Note 2.2. 180
2.3 Critical Accounting Estimates, Assumptions and Decisions (continued)
2.3.1. Critical accounting estimates and assumptions (continued)
d) Useful lives of intangible assets (continued)
If useful lives of trademarks, customer lists and internet domain names differ 10% from the management’s expectations, the effect over the
financial statements would be as follows:
-
if useful lives were 10% higher, amortization would decrease by TL 1.334 and profit before tax and non-controlling interests would
increase by TL 1.334 (31 December 2013: TL 2.007); or
-
if useful lives were 10% lower, amortization would increase by TL 1.631 and profit before tax and non-controlling interests would
decrease by TL 1.631 (31 December 2013: TL 2.454).
2.3.2 Critical accounting judgments
Prepaid phone card (prepaid minutes) sales related with mobile telecommunication services and newspaper sales (excluding transactions
with related parties and newspapers distributed through subscription system) are carried at gross value in the consolidated financial
statements by the Group.
Management believes that the decision to record revenue gross versus net is a matter of professional judgment that is dependent upon the
relevant facts and circumstances. The Group evaluated the following factors and indicators in coming to the conclusion.
• The Group has the option to determine the selling price, within the existing economic limitations,
• General inventory risk of goods mentioned above belongs to the Group. The Group purchases newspapers from suppliers and sells
them to its dealers through its distribution network. The Group returns unsold newspapers from dealers to the original supplier. General
inventory risk is about approximately a week for newspaper sales,
• The Group has the collection risk associated with the transaction.
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NOTE 3-BUSINESS COMBINATIONS
Current period business combinations
The Group management signed "Share Purchase and Sale Agreement" and the "Partnership Agreement for the Company's Management
and Administration" as of 14 August 2014 in order to acquire 90% of A.G.T. Tanıtım Kağıt Ürünleri Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonim Şirketi (“AGT
Tanıtım”) shares over its balance sheet dated 31 July 2014. In accordance with "Closing Protocal" signed on 16 September 2014, for A.G.T.
Tanıtım, TL 3.000 paid as of 31 December 2014 and remaining balance will be paid in 3 equal installments being USD 365 each on 16
September 2015, 16 September 2016 and 16 September 2017. In the accompanying consolidated financial statements as of 31 December
2014, regarding this acquisition TL 2.830 of goodwill was reflected as a result of temporarily recognition.
Goodwill calculation is presented below;
Current assets
Non-current assets
Current liabilities
115
3.219
115
(166)
Fair value of net assets
3.283
Percentage of acquired net assets
Shares of non-controlling interests
Total acquisition cost
Goodwill (Note 15)
Total acquisition cost
Amount will be paid
Amount paid in cash
Less: Cash and cash equivalents of acquired subsidiaries
Cash outflow regarding acquisition
%90
328
5.785
2.830
5.785
(2.785)
3.000
(115)
2.885
Prior period business combinations
Acquisition of Elektronik Bilgi İletişim Hizmetleri Reklamcılık ve Ticaret A.Ş.
D&R, one of the subsidiaries of the Group, has completed acquisition and finished conveyancing of the shares representing the entire share
capital of Elektronik Bilgi İletişim Hizmetleri Reklamcılık ve Ticaret A.Ş. (“EBİ”) in 2013. The selling price of the shares representing the entire
share capital of Elektronik Bilgi İletişim Hizmetleri Reklamcılık ve Ticaret A.Ş. specified by mutual “negotiated procedure” and buy and taken
over by the Group’s subsidiary D&R from Canan Çelebioğlu, Mehmet Budak, İdil Eser, Cahit Can Tokgöz and Mehmet Kaya (together the
“Sellers”) with the “Share Purchase and Sale Agreement” on 16 April 2013.
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NOTE 3-BUSINESS COMBINATIONS (Continued)
Prior period business combinations (Continued)
Acquisition of Elektronik Bilgi İletişim Hizmetleri Reklamcılık ve Ticaret A.Ş (continued)
The closure conditions determined by “Share Purchase and Sale Agreement” are performed by the closure date 10 May 2013 after paying TL
8.369 which is 75% of the revised conveyance/sale price, remaining 25% of sale and conveyance price was revised and finalized as TL 10.039
according to independently audited “Closing Date Finalized Financial Statements”, and the rest of the selling price which is TL 1.670 was paid
on 24 July 2013, so acquisition and conveyance operation was finalized. The difference amounting to TL 15.429 between net book value of
Elektronik Bilgi İletişim Hizmetleri Reklamcılık ve Ticaret A.Ş. and purchase price as a result of temporarily recognition in line with TFRS 3was
recognized as positive goodwill in the consolidated financial statements as of 30 June 2013 (Note 15).
In accordance with TFRS 3, study of determining the fair value of identifiable assets and liabilities in order to recognize by using acquisition
method, and accordingly the study of allocation of the acquisition cost study to tangible and intangible assets (“Purchase price allocation
study”) were concluded as of 31 December 2013 and, temporarily accounted goodwill of TL 13.967 recorded as internet domain name
and TL 4.168 was recorded as customer relations.After the study of allocation of relevant purchase price cost, since there is no difference
between fair value of acquired net assets and purchase price of EBİ, positive or negative goodwill have not been recognized to the records.
EBİ was merged with D&R on 2 October 2013.
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Acquisition of Elektronik Bilgi İletişim Hizmetleri Reklamcılık ve Ticaret A.Ş (continued)
The acquired assets and liabilities of EBİ as of 10 May 2013, the fair value adjustments which is context of the purchase price allocation study
are as follows:
EBİ
Net Book
Value
IFRS
Adjustments
Fair Value
Adjustment
Fair
Value
Current assets
Trade and other receivables
Inventories
505
810
3.362
623
-
-
505
810
3.362
623
Non-current assets
Tangible assets
Intangible assets
Internet domain name (İdefix)
Internet domain name (Prefix)
Customer lists (İdefix)
Customer lists (Prefix)
Deferred tax assets
945
1.821
-
921
11.108
2.859
3.597
571
-
945
1.821
11.108
2.859
3.597
571
921
(3.147)
(8.755)
(1.123)
-
-
(3.147)
(8.755)
(1.123)
(283)
(148)
(5.390)
921
(3.627)
14.508
(283)
(148)
(3.627)
10.039
Short term liabilities
Financial borrowings
Trade payables
Other short term liabilities
Long term liabilities
Long-term financial borrowings
Other long term liabilities
Deferred tax liabilities
Cash paid
Cash and cash equivalents of acquired company (-)
Net cash outflow
TL
10.039
(505)
9.534
Transferred amount
Book value of net assets of acquired companies
Goodwill
10.039
10.039
-
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Acquisition of Doğan Internet Yayıncılığı ve Yatırım A.Ş
Within the period ended by 30 September 2013, the Group acquired Doğan İnternet Yayıncılığı ve Yatırım A.Ş., an entity under common
control, in consideration of TL 10.928. The difference amounting to TL 7.640 between net asset value and the cash paid was recognized in
related account under equity attributable to the parent company.
Acquisition of D-Tes shares
75% share acquisation process of D-Tes, which had been recognized as a joint venture as of 31 December 2012, has been concluded by 24
July 2013 with value TL 40 and TL 233 negative goodwill has been recorded as other operating income from investment activities.
NOTE 4 – INVESTMENTS ACCOUNTED FOR BY THE EQUITY METHOD
Joint ventures of Doğan Holding, registered countries, nature of their businesses and business and geographic segments are summarized as
follows:
Country
Turkey
Turkey
Netherland
Turkey
Nature of
business
Magazine publishing
Planning
Internet publishing
Magazine printing
Entrepreneural
partner
Burda GmbH
Burda GmbH
Autoscout24 GmbH
Egmont
Turkey
Turkey
Telecommunication
Guide publishing
Boyabat Elektrik Üretim ve Ticaret A.Ş. (“Boyabat Elektrik”)
Turkey
Energy
Aslancık Elektrik Üretim A.Ş. (“Aslancık Elektrik”)
Turkey
Energy
İsedaş İstanbul Elektrik Dağıtım Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. (“İsedaş”)
Turkey
Energy
Gas Plus Erbil Ltd. (“Gas Plus Erbil”)
DD Finansman A.Ş. (“DD Finansman”) (1)
Nakkaştepe Gayrimenkul Yatırımları İnşaat Yönetim ve Ticaret A.Ş.
(“Nakkaştepe Gayrimenkul”)
Jersey
Turkey
Energy
Housing finance
Turkey
Real estate
Kandilli Gayrimenkul Yatırımları Yönetim İnşaat ve Ticaret A.Ş.
Turkey
Real estate
SP Pronto Kiev
Ukrainian
Newspaper and
internet publishing
TOV E-Prostir
Ukrainian
Internet publishing
Koç Holding A.Ş.
Seat Pagine Gialle SPA
Unit Investment N.V.
Doğuş Holding A.Ş.
Doğuş Holding A.Ş.
ve Anadolu Endüstri
Holding A.Ş.
Tekser İnşaat Sanayi ve
Ticaret A.Ş. ve Çukurova
Holding A.Ş.
Newage Alzarooni
Limited
Deutsche Bank AG
Rönesans Gayrimenkul
Yatırım A.Ş.
Rönesans Gayrimenkul
Yatırım A.Ş
Feba Ltd., Tov Astra
Publishing İnternational
Holding B.V
Adrey I. Parkhomenko,
Dimitrienko S.
Nadia G. Malyarova
Joint venture
Doğan Burda Dergi Yayıncılık ve Pazarlama A.Ş. (“Doğan Burda”)
Dergi Pazarlama Planlama ve Ticaret A.Ş. (“DPP”)
ASPM Holding B.V.
Doğan ve Egmont Yayıncılık ve Yapımcılık Ticaret A.Ş. (“Doğan Egmont”)
Ultra Kablolu Televizyon ve Telekomünikasyon Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş
(“Ultra Kablolu”)
Katalog Yayın ve Tanıtım Hizmetleri A.Ş. (“Katalog”)
(1)
Trade name of the related joint venture has been changed as “DD Finansman A.Ş.” as of 8 July 2014.
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NOTE 4 – INVESTMENTS ACCOUNTED FOR BY THE EQUITY METHOD (Continued)
The table below sets out the Joint Ventures, the proportion of voting power held by Doğan Holding, its subsidiaries and Doğan family and
effective ownership interests at 31 December 2014 and 31December 2013:
Proportion of voting power Proportion of voting power
held by Doğan family
members (%)
Subsidiaries
power held (%)
31December 31 December 31 December 31 December 31December 31 December 31December 31December
2014
2013
2014
2013
2014
2013
2014
2013
Doğan Burda
44,89
44,89
0,27
0,27
45,16
45,16
44,89
35,92
DPP
46,00
46,00
10,00
10,00
56,00
56,00
46,00
36,81
SP Pronto Kiev
50,00
50,00
-
-
50,00
50,00
30,50
23,90
TOV E-Prostir
50,00
50,00
-
-
50,00
50,00
30,50
23,90
ASPM Holding B.V.
50,00
50,00
-
-
50,00
50,00
31,11
24,38
Doğan Egmont
50,00
50,00
-
-
50,00
50,00
50,00
40,01
Ultra Kablolu (1)
50,00
50,00
-
-
50,00
50,00
50,00
40,01
Katalog (2)
50,00
50,00
-
-
50,00
50,00
50,00
40,01
Boyabat Elektrik
33,00
33,00
-
-
33,00
33,00
33,00
33,00
Aslancık Elektrik
33,33
33,33
-
-
33,33
33,33
33,33
33,33
Gas Plus Erbil
50,00
50,00
-
-
50,00
50,00
50,00
50,00
İsedaş (3)
53,02
45,00
-
-
53,02
45,00
53,02
45,00
DD Finansman
47,00
47,00
4,00
4,00
51,00
51,00
47,00
47,00
Nakkaştepe Gayrimenkul
50,00
50,00
-
-
50,00
50,00
50,00
50,00
Kandilli Gayrimenkul
50,00
50,00
-
-
50,00
50,00
50,00
50,00
(1)
(2)
(3)
The related joint venture has ceased its operations as of November 2006.
The related joint venture has ceased its operations as of September 2009.
Liquidation process of the related joint venture has been stopped as of 2 June 2014.
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Profit and loss arising from the transactions between the Group’s subsidiaries and its joint ventures is eliminated in accordance with the
Group’s share in its related subsidiary or its joint venture. The summary of Group’s share of the financial statements of the investments
accounted for under the equity method at 31 December 2014 is as follows:
31 December 2014
Boyabat Elektrik
Aslancık Elektrik
DD Konut Finansman
Gas Plus Erbil
Nakkaştep Gayrimenkul
Doğan Burda
Other
Total
Total assets Total liabilities
2.216.440
2.210.740
485.114
372.188
632.899
591.916
276.170
7.619
196.723
46.934
130.169
49.738
64.849
24.951
52.597
16.762
4.054.961
3.320.848
Net assets
5.700
112.926
40.983
268.551
149.789
80.431
39.898
35.835
Group’s share
on net assets
1.881
37.266
19.262
134.276
74.880
40.216
17.910
17.817
Net sales
249.772
33.728
47.633
729
99.552
51.709
734.113
343.508
483.123
Group’s share
Profit/(loss) on net profit/
fort he period
(loss)
(140.270)
(46.289)
(20.983)
(6.924)
(4.830)
(2.270)
(1.420)
(710)
12.359
6.178
12.850
6.425
6.955
3.122
(45)
113
(135.384)
(40.355)
The summary of Group’s share of the financial statements of the investments accounted for under the equity method at 31 December 2013
is as follows:
31 December 2013
Boyabat Elektrik
Aslancık Elektrik
DD Konut Finansman
Gas Plus Erbil
Doğan Burda
Other
Total
Total assets Total liabilities
2.264.626
2.118.653
454.824
347.087
517.793
471.557
222.725
7.699
168.828
40.898
115.535
63.975
62.972
27.566
67.573
27.823
3.874.876
3.105.257
Net assets
145.973
107.737
46.236
215.026
127.930
51.560
35.406
39.751
Group’s share
on net assets
48.171
35.553
21.731
107.513
63.952
25.780
15.894
22.043
Net sales
324.682
42.609
100.694
22.952
769.619
340.637
490.937
Group’s share
Profit/(loss) on net profit/
for the period
(loss)
(343.158)
(113.242)
(17.280)
(5.703)
2.336
1.098
(122)
(61)
11.380
5.689
(1.237)
(619)
2.416
1.085
(34.969)
5.618
(380.634)
(106.135)
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Group’s share on net assets of investments accounted for by the equity method as of 31 December 2014 and 31 December 2013 is as
follow:
Share (%)
31 December 2014
Share (%)
31 December 2013
Boyabat Elektrik
33%
1.881
33%
48.171
Aslancık Elektrik
33%
37.266
33%
35.553
DD Konut Finansman
47%
19.262
47%
21.731
Gas Plus Erbil
50%
134.276
50%
107.513
50%
74.880
50%
63.952
50%
40.216
50%
25.780
Doğan Burda
45%
17.910
45%
15.894
Other
17.817
22.043
Total
343.508
340.637
Summary of financial liabilities of the investments accounted for by the equity method in the consolidated financial statements is as follows:
Financial Liabilities
Boyabat Elektrik
Aslancık Elektrik
DD Finansman
Other
Total
31 December 2014
1.992.637
353.114
581.130
8.428
31 December 2013
1.997.084
343.529
313.154
4.944
2.935.309
2.658.711
Boyabat Elektrik
Group’s joint venture Boyabat Elektrik’s construction of 513MW installed capacity dam-type hydroelectric power plant project at the
township Boyabat in the province Sinop is after obtaining the necessary regulatory approvals became operational in 5 December 2012.
Boyabat Elektrik’s investment has been financed with the combination of debt and equity. According to preliminary protocol signed on 25
July 2008 and 31 August 2009 and credit contract signed on 15 January 2010, USD 750.000 credit was provided to Boyabat Elektrik by
Turkish commerce banks’ consortium. Bank loan was fully paid by Boyabat, as of 28 June 2013 and an early closure fee amounting to TL
26.759 was paid. Boyabat Elektrik obtained bank loan amounting to USD 540.000 and EUR 276.392 with interest rates of 3 months Libor+
4% as of 28 June 2013 and by the balance sheet date entire amount of USD 540.000 and EUR 276.392 bank loans had been used. Boyabat
Elektrik used a loan of USD 7.500 with an interest rate of 4.26% on 31 December 2013 and USD 30.000 with an interest rate ranging from
4% and 4.26% in 2014. Boyabat Elektrik paid back USD 39.512 of the loan USD 540.000 and EUR 20.223 of loan EUR 276.392 and USD
10.000 of total loan as USD 30.000 used within 2014. As of 31 December 2014, remaining liability for the loans is TL 1.992.637.
Under the loan agreement signed, entire shares of Boyabat Elektrik were pledged on behalf of lender banks.
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Financial Liabilities (Continued)
Aslancık Elektrik
Group’s joint venture Aslancık Elektrik’s construction of 120 MWm/93 MWe installed capacity hydro energy production facility in Giresun,
Doğankent began in 2010 Based on the loan agreement signed on 24 January 2011, in total USD 160.000 of loan was provided to Aslancık
Elektrik. In this context, Aslancık Elektrik used USD 160.000 amounted bank loan until 31 December 2013, and in accordance with repayment schedule, payments reaching to maturity are made.As of 31 December 2014 amount of remaining credit is TL 353.114.
Under the loan agreement signed, entire shares of Boyabat Elektrik were pledged on behalf of lender banks. In the scope of the loan
agreement signed on 24 January 2011, entire shares of Aslancık Elektrik were pledged on the behalf of financial institutions regarding share
pledge agreement signed on the same date and additional share pledge agreements signed on various dates.
Fixed Assets
Boyabat Elektrik
Aslancık Elektrik
DD Finansman
Other
Total
31 December 2014
1.942.696
410.192
1.057
3.231
2.357.176
31 December 2013
1.944.489
391.689
1.486
1.835
2.339.499
Total amount related to the effective rate of the Group’s share of deprecation and amortization of investments accounted for by the equity
method is TL 25.189 (31 December 2013: TL 17.244).
NOTE 5-SEGMENT REPORTING
a) External revenue
Publishing
Broadcasting
Retail
Energy
Other
1.218.286
1.177.180
512.090
272.331
363.376
1.310.752
1.121.180
407.102
156.711
305.582
3.543.263
3.301.327
(145.883)
(209.380)
14.905
(65.547)
136.276
(26.301)
(137.062)
12.286
(208.042)
309.145
(269.629)
(49.618)
b) Profit/(loss) before income taxes
Publishing
Broadcasting
Retail
Energy
Other
(145.883)
Profit/(Loss) before taxes
(209.380)
(24.381)
(4.991)
(80.614)
147.212
2.967
84.061
(97.423)
(145.837)
Gross profit
1.198.697
(1.051.485)
(101.011)
(145.595)
364.147
Revenue
Cost of sales
(180.954)
(172.844)
1.269.754
(905.607)
External revenue
Inter segment revenue
Total revenue
Broadcasting
1.177.180
21.517
1.198.697
General administrative expenses
Marketing selling and distribution expenses
Share of gain/(loss) on investments accounted for
by using equity method
Other income/(expenses) from operations, net
Income/(Expense) from investing activities
Financial income/(expenses)
Publishing
1.218.286
51.468
1.269.754
c) Segmental analysis for the period ended 31 December 2014;
NOTE 5-SEGMENT REPORTING (Continued)
14.905
2.941
1.083
(14.989)
(171.084)
196.954
514.691
(317.737)
Retail
512.090
2.601
514.691
(65.547)
(53.119)
764
(6.254)
(26.333)
(5.506)
(24.945)
49.846
295.922
(246.076)
Energy
272.331
23.591
295.922
136.276
9.797
89.250
141.698
(95.827)
(117.486)
(15.635)
124.479
408.215
(283.736)
Other
363.376
44.839
408.215
-
(4.272)
5.509
80.706
17.041
(98.984)
(144.016)
45.032
Inter segment
elimination
-
(269.629)
(40.355)
148.363
33.030
(342.019)
(339.240)
(513.062)
783.654
3.543.263
(2.759.609)
Total
3.543.263
144.016
3.687.279
189
Profit/(Loss) before taxes
(26.301)
(137.062)
(226)
(10.820)
48.722
(177.759)
260.730
2.419
80.249
708
(118.607)
Gross profit
1.151.620
(890.890)
(116.512)
(141.197)
398.173
Revenue
Cost of sales
Broadcasting
1.121.180
30.440
1.151.620
(194.266)
(194.977)
1.369.200
(971.027)
External revenue
Inter segment revenue
Total revenue
Marketing selling and distribution expenses
Share of gain/(loss) on investments accounted for
by using equity method
Other income/(expenses) from operations, net
Income/(Expense) from investing activities
Financial income/(expenses)
Publishing
1.310.752
58.448
1.369.200
c) Segmental analysis for the period ended 31 December 2013;
12.286
4.632
185
(2.003)
(13.307)
(133.986)
156.765
409.967
(253.202)
Retail
407.102
2.865
409.967
(208.042)
(119.121)
2.772
(20.137)
(97.666)
(5.297)
(462)
31.869
173.428
(141.559)
Energy
156.711
16.717
173.428
309.145
10.793
363.044
69.924
(99.479)
(106.600)
(10.979)
82.442
345.212
(262.770)
Other
305.582
39.630
345.212
356
(47.357)
5.464
40.523
64.086
20.481
(82.841)
(148.100)
65.259
Inter segment
elimination
-
(49.618)
(106.135)
392.520
104.866
(454.991)
(371.896)
(461.120)
847.138
3.301.327
(2.454.189)
Total
3.301.327
148.100
3.449.427
190
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d) Segment assets
31 December 2014
31 December 2013
1.176.767
1.347.983
259.011
572.596
7.306.634
1.758.992
1.276.501
216.062
546.266
5.662.291
10.662.991
9.460.112
(3.785.656)
(1.872.139)
6.877.335
7.587.973
Publishing and broadcasting
Retail
Energy
Other
1.003.699
66.246
539.463
6.837.096
1.492.720
60.213
727.092
5.181.617
Total
8.446.504
7.461.642
(5.691.285)
(3.461.207)
Total shareholders’ equity per consolidated financial statements
2.909.850
4.000.435
(154.631)
(750.248)
Total shareholder’s equity
2.755.219
3.250.187
Total assets
Publishing
Broadcasting
Retail
Energy
Other
Less: segment elimination (1)
Total assets per consolidated financial statements
Shareholder’s equity
Less: segment elimination (2)
(1)
Segment elimination amount consists of the elimination of the shares of publishing, broadcasting, retail and energy companies and reciprocal debit and credit balances between
publishing, broadcasting, retail, energy and other segment.
(2)
Segment elimination amount represents reciprocal elimination of adjusted capital amount within all segment's total equity and subsidiary amount.
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e) Capital expenditures for property, plant and equipment, intangible assets and investment properties with depreciation and
amortization charge
53.496
188.347
8.872
3.049
30.169
283.933
31.560
204.925
29.001
3.709
38.671
307.866
75.541
164.414
7.930
24.225
23.434
295.544
82.954
122.714
7.289
23.065
22.378
258.400
Purchases
Publishing
Broadcasting
Retail
Energy
Other
Total
Amortization and depreciation
Publishing
Broadcasting
Retail
Energy
Other
Total
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NOTE 6 – CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
The details of cash and cash equivalents at 31 December 2014 and 31 December 2013 are as follows:
Cash
Banks
-demand deposits
-time deposits
31 December 2014
1.886
31 December 2013
2.318
187.812
1.759.236
217.976
221.924
1.772.662
219.457
2.166.910
2.216.361
As of 31 December 2014 the effective interest rates of USD, EUR and TL denominated time deposits are between 0.15% and 3.00% (31
December 2013: 0.35%-6.00%), 0.05% and 10,00% (31 December 2013: %0,2-%6,75) and 5,00% and 11,50% (31 December 2013: %5,98%10,16), respectively and its maturity is shorter than 3 months.
As of 31 December 2014, other current assets consist of credit card slip receivables amounting to TL 75.757 (31 December 2013:72.152)
and blocked deposits, mainly belonging to Doğan Holding due to bank borrowings of the Group’s subsidiaries, and having terms shorter than
3 months, amounting to TL 142.219 (31 December 2013: TL 147.305).
Cash and cash equivalents disclosed in the consolidated statements of cash flows for the periods ended 31 December 2014, 31 December
2013, and 31 December 2012 are as follows.
Accrued interest (-)
31 December 2014
2.166.910
(3.606)
31 December 2013
2.216.361
(7.354)
31 December 2012
2.160.698
(29.833)
2.163.304
2.209.007
2.130.865
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NOTE 7-FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS
a) Short-term financial investments
Group’s available for sale financial assets (Note 2.1.3.e.) classified as short term financial investments as follows:
31 December 2014
88.773
88.773
Private sector bonds and bills
31 December 2013
136.465
136.465
Private sector bonds and bills dominated in TL and USD and weighted average interest rates are 12,08%, 6,29% (31 December 2013: TL
9,58%, USD 6,46%, EUR5 64%).
b) Long-term financial investments
Group’s available for sale financial assets(Note 2.1.3.e.) classified as long term financial investments as follows:
31 December 2014
Lexin Nassau L.P. (1)
Aks Televizyon Reklamcılık ve Filmcilik Sanayi ve
Ticaret A.Ş. (“Aks TV”)
POAŞ (2)
Anten Teknik Hizmetler ve Verici Tesis İşletme A.Ş.
Other (3)
Less: provision for impairment (4)
(1)
31 December 2013
TL
24.001
%
22,15
TL
-
%
-
2.923
984
1.067
3.814
9
<1
<1
<1
2.923
803
800
1.440
9
<1
<1
<1
(2.923)
(2.923)
29.866
3.043
The entity is the subsidiary of M Investment which has been established by the Group’s subsidiary Milta on 14 April 2014 for real estate investments in America.
After the removal of restriction on shares, “Restricted shares” which correspond to 0,03% of POAŞ’s capital (calculated as 192.500 (exact) shares as of the current situation) are decided
to be transferred to OMV Enerji Holding A.Ş in a total cash consideration of EUR 600.000. Since the related share transfer has not been realized as of 31 December 2014, 192.500 shares
that Group shares are recognized at fair value, which is calculated by using the market price of shares.
(2)
(3)
The entities establihed for sales and marketing of the products, produced by the Group’s subsidiary Ditaş, in America and and Asia-Pacific countries; Ditaş America, Ditaş Trading and
D-Story Ltd established within 2014 have not been consolidated by full consolidation method since they have not started to operate as of 31 December 2014 and financial investments
amounting to TL 641 classified in “other”.
(4)
As of 31 December 2014 long term financial invesment except POAŞ are carried at the cost value. There is TL 2.923 impairment on Aks TV (31 December 2013: 2.923 TL).
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NOTE 8 – SHORT AND LONG TERM FINANCIAL BORROWINGS
a) Financial borrowing
The details of financial borrowings at 31 December 2014 and 31 December 2013 are as follows:
Short-term financial borrowings:
Short term bank borrowings
Interest bearing payables to suppliers
Factoring borrowing
Finance lease borrowings
Total
Short-term portion of long-term financial borrowings:
Short-term portion of long-term bank borrowings
Total
Long-term financial borrowings:
Long term bank borrowings
Finance lease borrowings
Total
31 December 2014
445.983
2.140
6.015
9.553
31 December 2013
595.843
6.436
10.251
463.691
612.530
31 December 2014
530.857
31 December 2013
426.418
530.857
426.418
31 December 2014
1.106.957
1.680
31 December 2013
1.046.356
4.693
8.390
1.108.637
1.059.439
Total long-term bank borrowings
415.338
107.362
156.932
1.106.957
415.338
248.962
442.657
3-13,75
1 – 6,25
3,25-5,71
36.202
421.854
72.801
530.857
Long-term bank borrowings:
TL denominated bank borrowings
USD denominated bank borrowings
EUR denominated bank borrowings
36.202
181.920
25.809
351.148
8.436
86.399
445.983
TL
976.840
3-10,8
1-6,25
3,53-5,71
Short-term portion of long-term bank borrowings:
Sub-total
351.148
3.638
30.630
31 December 2014
Original foreign
currency
Total short-term bank borrowings
0-11,5
2,63-4,65
2,8-4,8
Short-term bank borrowings:
Sub-total
Interest rate per
annum (%)
Details of the bank borrowings as of 31 December 2014 and 31 December 2013 are as follows:
NOTE 8-SHORT AND LONG TERM FINANCIAL BORROWINGS (Continued)
9,75-11,20
3,25-6,25
3,25-5,71
11,20
3-6,45
3,25-5,71
0-10,30
3,25-5,45
3,50 – 5,08
Interest rate per
annum (%)
104.124
242.138
144.879
2.890
186.575
8.623
131.454
160.724
41.327
31 December 2013
Original foreign
currency
1.046.356
194.124
516.795
426.437
1.022.261
2.890
398.207
25.321
426.418
131.454
343.033
121.356
595.843
TL
196
197
The redemption schedule of long-term bank borrowings as of 31 December 2014 and 31 December 2013 is as follows:
2015
2016
2017
2018 and after
31 December 2014
780.432
143.738
182.787
31 December 2013
339.101
500.022
207.233
-
1.106.957
1.046.356
The floating rate bank borrowings of the Group denominated in USD have interest rates fluctuating between Libor + 0.85% and Libor +
5% and floating rate bank borrowings denominated in EUR have interest rates fluctuating between Euribor + 0,5% and Euribor + 5% (31
December 2013: Libor +0.85 and Libor+ 5.00%).
Carrying value of the financial liabilities is considered to approximate their fair value since discount effect is not material. Group borrows loans
on fixed and floating interest rates.
Commitments and financial terms about borrowings
Publishing
Deposit amounting to USD 35.000 of Doğan Holding has been blocked as collateral in accordance with the loan agreement amounting to
USD 35.000 of its indirect subsidiary TME. (Note 19).
Energy
Galata Wind
Subsidiary of the Group in respect of the loans used by Galata Wind has certain financial covenants that must be met are available. Defined
in the credit agreement "Debt Service Coverage Ratio" (DSCR) should be minimum 1,05. Borrowers and guarantors, committed DSCR to
be at this level until the debt has been paid back completely. The minimum rate of DSCR, determined by loan agreement remained below
two times in a row and then deemed in a default state when not decrease to the minimum level of DSCR through a capital increase. DSCR
calculations are reviewed as June and December once in every six months by covering previous year.
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Finance lease liabilities:
The Group acquired property, plant and equipment through finance leases. As of 31 December 2014, total lease payment commitments of
the Group relating to such short and long term lease agreements amount to TL 11.233 (31 December 2013: 18.641 TL).
The redemption schedules of long-term leasing payables at 31 December 2014 and 31 December 2013 are summarized below.
2015 and after
Total
31 December 2014
1.680
31 December 2013
8.390
1.680
8.390
Allocation of borrowings with fixed and floating interest rates of the Group excluding financial liabilities to be paid to the suppliers as of 31
Deceember 2014 and 31 December 2013 are as follows:
Loans with fixed interest rates (Note34)
Loans with floating interest rates (Note34)
Total
31 December 2014
1.508.053
592.992
31 December 2013
988.748
1.098.510
2.101.045
2.087.258
Interest bearing payables to suppliers are related to the machinery and equipment purchases of Hürriyet and, a subsidiary of Doğan Holding.
Interest rates of these short and long-term payables in EUR 0,68% (31 December 2013: EUR%1,60).
The maturity analysis of long-term interest bearing payables to suppliers at 31 December 2014 and 31 December 2013 as follows.
2015 and after
Total
31 December 2014
-
31 December 2013
4.693
4.693
As of 31 December 2014, the Group’s short-term financial liabilities to suppliers issued at variable interest rates are amounting to TL 2.140
(31 December 2013: TL 6.436), long-term financial liabilities at variable interest is not avaivable (31 December 2013: TL 2.226). As of 31
December 2014 long-term financial liabilities to suppliers at fixed rate is not avaivable (31 December 2013: TL 2.467) (Note 34).
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Interest bearing payables to suppliers (continued)
The exposure of the Group’s financial liabilities to suppliers to the risk of interest rate changes and the contractual repricing dates are as
follows:
6 months and less
Between 1-5 year
31 December 2014
2.140
-
31 December 2013
8.662
2.467
2.140
11.129
Total
The fair values of short-term and long-term financial borrowings to suppliers are considered to approximate their carrying values as the effect
of discount is not material.
b) Other financial liabilities
As of 31 December 2014 and 31 December 2013 details of other financial liabilities are presented below.
Other short term financial liabilities:
Financial liabilities due to call and put options (Note34) (1)
Other long term financial liabilities:
Financial liabilities due to call and put options (Note34) (1)
31 December 2014
178.490
31 December 2013
199.365
178.490
199.365
31 December 2014
602.629
31 December 2013
183.182
602.629
183.182
(1)
As of 31 December 2014 discounted total liability regarding DTVH Option Purchase agreement is TL 781.119. (31 December 2013: TL 382.547). Total amount is presented separately
as the following: TL 178.490 of stated amount (31 December 2013: TL 199.365) in “short-term other financial liabilities”, TL 602.629 in “long-term other financial liabilities”. (31 December
2013: TL 183.182) “Share Purchase Agreement” and “Shareholders Agreement” related to liability were amended at 2 October 2014 (Note17).
200 DOĞAN HOLDİNG 2014 ANNUAL REPORT
NOTE 9-TRADE RECEIVABLES AND PAYABLES
Short-term trade receivables
Trade receivables
Notes and cheques receivable
Income accruals
31 December 2014
1.127.327
23.000
4.790
31 December 2013
987.793
33.323
5.981
Total
1.155.117
1.027.097
Less: unearned financial income due to sales with maturity
Less: provision for doubtful receivables (-)
(6.265)
(268.953)
(6.595)
(232.160)
879.899
788.342
Total
In the publishing segment of the Group, the average maturity of not overdue trade receivables and that are followed by Doğan Faktoring is
between 70 to 102 days as of the balance sheet date (31 December 2013: 67-101 days). In the broadcasting segment of the Group, the
average maturity of not overdue trade receivables is 108 days as of the balance sheet date (31 December 2013: 101 days). In the media
segment of the Group, the average maturity of not overdue trade receivables is 45 days as of the balance sheet date (31 December 2013:
45 days). In the other segment of the Group, the average maturity of not overdue trade receivables is between 30 and 108 days as of the
balance sheet date (31 December 2013: 30-90 days). Average discount rate calculated as annual compound of trade receivables is 12,01%
(31 December 2013: 12,01%).
Long-term trade receivables
Notes and cheques receivable (1)
Unearned financial income due to sales with maturity
(1)
31 December 2014
3.697
(786)
31 December 2013
3.507
(783)
2.911
2.724
Notes receivables consist of sales with maturity of Milpa’s Automall, Veneris and Milpark Projects, a subsidiary of the group in 2012, 2013 and 2014.
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NOTE 9-TRADE RECEIVABLES AND PAYABLES (Continued)
The movements of long term and short term provisions for doubtful receivables for the current period is as follows:
1 January
Provision booked in the current period (Note27)
Disposal of subsidiary
Acquisition of subsidiary
Collections and cancelled provisions
Currency translation differences
Merger effect
Reversal of uncollectable receivables
2014
(232.160)
(52.819)
5.509
9.316
(213)
1.414
2013
(201.844)
(35.421)
4.415
(2.776)
17.760
1.272
(15.566)
-
31 December
(268.953)
(232.160)
Guarantees for trade receivables
As of 31 December 2014, trade receivables of amounting to TL 227.226 (31 December 2013:TL 181.702), were past due but not impaired.
The Group does not foresee any collection risk for these overdue receivables due to sector dynamics and circumstances as of reporting date.
As of 31 December 2014, the Group has letters of guarantee, guarantee notes, guarantee cheques,bails, receivable insurance, pledges and
mortgages amounting to TL 84.530 (31 December 2013: TL 74.221) related to trade receivables amounting to TL 882.810 (31 December
2013: TL 791.066).
The guarantees received for the total trade receivables of the Group consist of bank guarantee letter amounting to TL 6.151 (31 December
2013: TL 5.233), bails and mortgages amounting to TL 37.893 (31 December 2013: TL 36.783), checks and notes amounting to TL 10.962
(31 December 2013: TL 9.624), receivable insurance amounting to TL 29.444 (31 December 2013: TL 22.581), vehicle pledge amounting
to TL 80. In these guarantees, bank guarantee letter amounting to TL 1.222, bails and mortgages amounting to TL 19.068, cheques and
notes amounting to TL 6.993, receivable insurance amounting to TL 8.868 and vehicle pledge amounting to TL 80 was received for overdue
but not impaired receivables. (31 December 2013: bank guarantee letter amounting to TL 1.344, bails and mortgages amounting to TL
19.552, cheques and notes amounting to TL 7.487, receivable insurance amounting to TL 4.356 was received overdue but not impaired
receivables. (Note 34).
Short-term trade payables
Trade payables
Provision for liabilities and expenses
Provision for broadcasted programmes
Notes payables and cheques
Other payables
Less: deferred financial expense due to purchase with maturity
Total
31 December 2014
553.552
31.198
2.891
9.480
1.007
31 December 2013
435.289
57.828
2.237
3.965
51
(1.601)
596.527
(1.218)
498.152
The average maturity of not over due trade payables is between 30 and 90 days as of 31 December 2014 (31 December 2013: 30-90 days).
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NOTE 10 – OTHER RECEIVABLES AND PAYABLES
31 December 2014
31 December 2013
11.259
3.182
5.882
105.020
3.498
1.206
20.323
109.724
12.093
7.948
2.175
-
11.456
8.000
3.226
5
22.216
22.687
Other short-term receivables
Notes receivables (1) (2)
Deposits and guarantees given
Other miscellaneous receivables
Other long-term receivables
Notes receivable (3) (4)
TEIAS power transmision line receivables (5)
Other miscellaneous receivables
TL 11.210 (31 December 2013: TL 31.443) of short-term notes receivables and (31 December 2013: TL 10.243 long term notes receivables) of long-term notes receivables are
composed from the sales of shares of Bağımsız Gazeteciler and all Milliyet brand, royalties and internet domain names to DK Gazetecilik ve Yayıncılık A.Ş at 2 May 2011. Notes receivables
are shown at discounted amounts. The discount amount as of 31 December 2014 is TL 49 (31 December 2013: TL 883).
(1)
(2)
Hürriyet, a subsidiary of the Group, sold the properties that consist of 58.609,45 m2 land and buildings, including the building that has been used as company headquarters for 28 years
(Hürriyet Media Towers) in Bağcılar, Istanbul in 2012 to Nurol Gayrimenkul Yatırım Ortaklığı in consideration of USD 127.500 (TL 225.994), excluding late interest. USD 17.500 of the
consideration was paid in cash and the remaining portion which amounts to USD 110.000 is payable in 32 equal installments as of 6 March 2012 by applying 3,5% interest rate for the
remaining installment portions. As of 31 December 2013, USD 34.375 (TL 73.367) of the related consideration is recognized as short-term notes receivables and cheques. Interest amount
that is collectible in relation to principal amount is USD 6.396 in total, and USD 2.014 (TL 3.570) of the related amount, excluding VAT, was collected in 2013, and remaining balance has
been collected in 2014 and recognized under other income from operating activities in accompanying consolidated financial statements.Interest accural for the period 31 December 2013,
calculated by effective interest rate is USD 99, and recognized under short-term receivable notes and cheques and income from investing activities in the accompanying consolidated
financial statements.
(3)
Long-term notes receivable amounting to TL 1.051 (31 December 2013: TL 1.213) consist of the notes receivables of other subsidiaries.
“Superficies Right” of Milta Turizm, a subsidiary of the Group, registered on 23 December 2013 to the deed, for 49 years beginning from 11 April 1985 on 92.476m2 sized surface in
Göynük village of Kemer, Antalya has been sold to Ceylan İşletme İnşaat Turizm Yatırım Nakliyat Gıda İçecek Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. for EUR 20.000 on 18 February 2014 by negotiation. EUR
15.000 will be paid upfront and the remaining EUR 5.000 will be collected in four equal installments (EUR 1.250) beginning from 31 August 2015 until 31 August 2018. As of 31 December
2014, related notes were accounted with discount of TL 11.042 under long term other receivables.
(4)
(5)
A The amount consists of the receivables of Akdeniz Elektrik and Galata Wind from the power transmission line of TEİAŞ.
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NOTE 10 – OTHER RECEIVABLES AND PAYABLES (Continued)
31 December 2014
31 December 2013
41.338
834
7.925
51.083
482
2.347
50.097
53.912
31 December 2014
31 December 2013
20.044
237
13.658
652
20.281
14.310
31 December 2014
167.203
75.135
12.473
4.807
866
260.484
31 December 2013
173.772
84.856
9.822
5.037
8.386
281.873
(12.597)
(8.056)
247.887
273.817
Other Short Term Payables
Taxes and funds payable
Deposits and guarantees received
Other short term payables
Other Long Term Payables
Deposits and guarantees received
Other long term payables
NOTE 11 - INVENTORIES
Short term inventory
Finished goods and merchandise (1)
Raw materials and supplies
Semi-finished goods
Promotion stocks
Other inventories
Provision for impairment of inventory
(1)
As of 31 December 2014 TL 17.665 (31 December 2013: TL 26.701) of finished goods consists of the real estate inventories held by the subsidiary Milpa.
As of 31 December 2014, TL 82 (31 December 2013: TL 206) depreciation and amortization expense have been reflected to the inventories.
Promotional materials consist of books, CDs, DVD and electronic educational products that were provided with the newspapers. Determining
whether the promotion stocks is impaired or not and, if impaired, assessment of the amount is carried out by Group management. In this
context, impairment amount is determined by considering the purchase date, current condition of stocks and rates identified by Group
management.
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NOTE 11-INVENTORIES (Continued)
The movement of the provision for impairment of inventories for the years ended 31 December 2014 and 2013 are as follows:
1 January
Provision booked in the current period (Note27)
Reversal of provision for inventories
31 December
2014
(8.056)
(4.946)
405
(12.597)
2013
(7.547)
(1.917)
1.408
(8.056)
NOTE 12-BIOLOGICAL ASSETS
Biological assets of Doğan Organik, a Group's subsidiary, amounted to TL 24 as of 31 December 2014 (31 December 2013: TL 219).
Disposals
(8.607)
(37.003)
Additions
851
19.315
Additions
34.603
1 January
2013
146.113
83.263
229.376
Disposals
(25.546)
Transfers
510
Transfers
(60.115)
Fair Value
adjustment
28.367
3.404
Fair Value
adjustment
13.931
38.564
Impairment
adjustment
(4.245)
(1.443)
Currency
translation
differences
9.788
-
Currency
translation
differences
1.728
-
31 December
2013
170.683
55.481
226.164
31 December
2014
187.926
55.552
243.478
The group has generated a rent income of TL 1.172 from investment properties (31 December 2013: TL 5.986). Direct operating costs in the current period resulting from investment
properties is TL 196 (31 December 2013: TL 1.270). There is no collateral or mortgage on investment properties of the Group.
Land
Buildings
Net book value
Land
Building
Net book value
1 January
2014
170.683
55.481
226.164
The movement of investment property during the periods ended 31 December 2014 and 31 December 2013 are as follows.
NOTE 13-INVESTMENT PROPERTY
205
324
2.573
9.985
17.455
64.304
4.699
13.726
113.066
520
5.100
64.098
10.242
53.930
10.750
144.640
114.745
139.353
1.174.622
112.944
428.281
136.920
9.546
9.135
2.125.546
5.467
79.568
777.905
58.029
221.732
80.729
832
1.224.262
901.284
Additions
(23.484)
(1.409)
(4.283)
(4.113)
(12.493)
(1.186)
-
(62.778)
(8.269)
(3.400)
(7.152)
(13.664)
(23.476)
(4.724)
(2.093)
Disposals
-
-
-
12
6.680
5.243
822
(12.757)
Transfers
(61.643)
(60.336)
(84)
(942)
(281)
-
(76.188)
(74.764)
(84)
(1.039)
(299)
(2)
-
-
-
-
Disposal of Acquisiton of
subsidiary
subsidiary
18.492
(5.748)
14.657
(1.626)
11.463
(254)
-
23.055
(597)
(6.453)
23.006
(4.849)
9.525
214
2.209
820.434
1.302.267
5.987
77.511
792.041
62.448
273.690
89.758
832
2.122.701
106.215
132.073
1.132.377
111.802
482.838
137.632
9.546
10.218
Currency
Translation 31 December
differences
2014
There is a mortgage of TL 18.335 on property,plant and equipment as of 31 December 2014. (31 December 2013: TL 19.087). Net book value of property,plant and equipment acquired by
leasing is TL 9.872 as of 31 December 2014. (31 December 2013: TL 11.181).
Net book value
Accumulated depreciation:
Buildings
Machine and equipments
Motor vehicles
Leasehold tangible assets improvements
Cost:
Buildings
Motor vehicles
Construction in progress
1 January
2014
Movement of the property, plant and equipment for the periods ended 31 December 2014 and 2013 are as follows:
NOTE 14-PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
206
389
5.321
67.709
10.194
46.519
9.799
111
140.042
1.089.199
926.912
155.645
2.016.111
5.094
71.813
704.224
51.666
185.004
70.677
721
275
108
20.338
15.937
80.288
10.542
28.157
115.756
137.542
1.108.171
104.479
370.937
125.724
9.548
43.954
Additions
(19.972)
(16)
(1)
(5.746)
(3.842)
(10.297)
(70)
-
(60.276)
(39)
(170)
(7.955)
(8.233)
(24.542)
(193)
(2)
(19.142)
Disposals
-
-
-
281
(459)
41.205
850
480
(42.357)
Transfers
(3.007)
(82)
(2.828)
(97)
-
(10.134)
(4.998)
(280)
(3.225)
(411)
(1.220)
2.842
179
2.663
-
5.041
330
3.879
285
547
Classified as
assets held Acquisiton of
for sale (1)
subsidiary
(156)
(156)
-
(172)
(172)
-
Disposal of
subsidiary (2)
15.314
2.517
11.539
11
827
420
-
19.331
3.470
2.612
12.533
761
266
493
(804)
1.224.262
901.284
5.467
79.568
777.905
58.029
221.732
80.729
832
2.125.546
114.745
139.353
1.174.622
112.944
428.281
136.920
9.546
9.135
Currency
Translation 31 December
differences
2013
(2)
Group disposed its subsidiary, Moje Delo Spletni Marketing d.o.o’s shares in 2013. (1)
Group has agreed to sell its land with the size of 17,725.69 m2 located in Esenyurt district of İstanbul for USD 9.000. The land was classified as long term assets held for sale with regard to this agreement. Additionally, the Group’s subsidiaries operating in
Hungary and Croatia were classified as long term assets held for sale.
Net book value
Accumulated depreciation:
Buildings
Motor vehicles
Cost:
Buildings
Motor vehicles
Construction in progress
1 January
2013
NOTE 14-PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (Continued)
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Movement of television program rights for 2014 is as follow:
Television program rights (3)
Net book value
Accumulated amortization:
Customer list
Trade names and licenses (Media)
Electricity production license
Other
Cost:
Customer list
Other
NOTE 15 – INTANGIBLE ASSETS
1 January
2014
76.471
Additions
80.907
75.331
497.258
76.471
1.055.844
15.168
1.418
683
58.062
55.357
1.476.631
144.206
21.763
13.747
317.542
1.393
53.964
Additions
341.351
318.688
355.044
461.548
1 January
2014
Discontinued
operations
-
(4.407)
(4.407)
(4.817)
(70)
(4.747)
Disposals
Depreciation
(75.573)
(9.014)
(9.014)
(9.014)
(9.014)
Transfer
Currency
translation
differences
4.518
(63.671)
(47.381)
(4.431)
(27)
(11.832)
(250.489)
(114.956)
(118.114)
(17.419)
Currency
translation
differences
Provision for
impairment of
program rights
and inventory
(3.526)
-
-
(2.699)
(2.699)
-
Impairment
31 December
2014
82.797
82.797
852.269
495.497
111.993
18.750
14.403
350.351
1.264.969
226.395
197.875
356.367
484.332
31 December
2014
208
56.988
1.006.040
(1)
1 January
2013
56.988
Moje Delo,spletni marketing d.o.o subsidaries of the Group,has been disposed of shares in 2013.
108.192
19.200
4.611
281.083
413.086
310.305
295.435
355.044
401.354
1.362.138
1 January
2013
Movement of television program rights for 2013 is as follows:
Television program rights (3)
Net book value
Accumulated amortization:
Customer list
Other
Cost:
Customer list
Other
NOTE 15 – INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Continued)
Additions
59.401
19.273
1.491
7.647
47.910
76.321
72.654
72.654
Additions
Discontinued
operations
-
(3.250)
(3.250)
(3.970)
(3.970)
Disposals
Depreciation
(42.037)
(23.279)
(19.488)
(42.767)
(31.039)
(13.316)
(23.179)
(67.534)
Classified as
assets held
for sale
Currency
translation
differences
2.729
39.388
1.072
8.894
49.354
62.085
36.569
9.585
108.239
Currency
translation
differences
Provision for
impairment of
program rights
and impairment
(610)
632
1.489
2.393
4.514
5.104
5.104
Consolidation
change effect
31 December
2013
76.471
76.471
1.055.844
144.206
21.763
13.747
317.542
497.258
341.351
318.688
355.044
461.548
1.476.631
31 December
2013
209
210
NOTE 15 – INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Continued)
Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives
As of 31 December 2014, the Group has determined that brand names with carrying value of TL 194.329 have indefinite useful lives (31
December 2013: TL 291.484). The utilization period of brand names with indefinite useful lives, as expected by the Group, is determined
based on the stability of the industry, changes in market demands as to the products and services provided through assets, control period
over the assets and legal or similar restrictions on their utilization.
Movement of the goodwill for the periods ended 31 December 2014 and 2013 is as follows:
1 January
Acquisition of subsidiary (Note3)
Provision for goodwill impairment (Note2, 28) (-)
Disposal of subsidiary (1)
Other (2)
31 December
(1)
(2)
The Group disposed its subsidiary shares, Moje Delo Spletni Marketing d.o.o in 2013 in accordance with legistlation in Slovenia.
Other relates to the changes in the fair value of put options.
2014
520.005
2.830
(43.516)
(83.752)
395.567
2013
518.914
11.092
(6.458)
(3.543)
520.005
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NOTE 16-GOVERNMENT GRANTS
-
The Group, obtained six investment incentives certificate for the imported equipments amounting to USD 13.805 and domestic
equipments amounting to TL 1.502 for the modernization of its printing plants in Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Adana, Antalya and Trabzon
on 28 October, 2, 4 November and 30 December 2011. The agreements are valid for two years and equipment imported within the
scope of the certificate is exempt from Customs Duty and VAT. The investments amounting to USD 13.595 for imported equipments
and TL 1.502 for domestic equipments are realized within these certificates as of 31 December 2014 (31 December 2013:Imported
equipments USD 13.595 and domestic equipments TL 1.502).
-
Ditaş, a subsidiary of the Group, benefit from the insurance premium incentive under the scope of Social Security and General Health
Insurance Law (Law 5510). In this context, the incentive of the insurance premium amounting to TL 710 (31 December 2013: TL 811) is
recorded against the labour expense under cost of goods sold in the financial statements.
-
A subsidiary of the Group Ditaş, benefited from 60% tax discount, 20% investment participation ratio, insurance premium employer share
support and VAT exception for 3 year-term, exemption from customs duty and interest support within the scope of Investment Incentive
Certificate numbered 99777 and dated as 27 January 2011 amounting to TL 9.589 received from General Directorate Of State Aids of
Undersecretariat of Treasury in order to increase production capacity and modernization. Incentive certificate has expired as of January
2015.
NOTE 17-PROVISIONS, CONTINGENT ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
Short-term provisions
Provision for lawsuits
ICTA Penalty
Other
31 December 2014
41.335
2.478
996
31 December 2013
31.189
392
44.809
31.581
2014
31.189
16.121
17.742
(16.825)
(6.776)
(116)
2013
28.712
8.997
(5.124)
(1.396)
-
41.335
31.189
Movement of lawsuit provisions for the periods ended 31 December 2014 and 2013 are as follows:
1 January
Additions within the period (Note27)
Classification of put option (1)
Payments regarding provisions
Reversed provisions booked previously
31 December
(1)
There was controversy between TCM Adria d.o.o, a subsidiary of the Group, which has 70% shares of Oglasnik d.o.o and owners of remaining 30% and non controlling interests about put
option of non controlling interest’shares to TCM Adria d.o.o and/or to the Group. The arbitration process ongoing in Zagreb Arbitration Court has been resulted; accordingly the option was
decided as invalid and a compensation in favor of the minorities was decided due to the loss occured. The judgment has been appealed on 5 November 2014 and the suspension of the
payment has been filed. As of 31 December 2014 in line with the precautionary principle of the accounting, the liability previously calculated related to “option” was calculated considering
the interest (TL 17.742) and recorded as “provision for lawsuit”. In case the appeal process would result in favor of the Group, the liability will disappear; otherwise, costs of the lawsuit with
additional interests will be calculated and recorded in the period of occurance.
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NOTE 17-PROVISIONS, CONTINGENT ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (Continued)
(a) Law Cases
The amount of lawsuits against the Group is TL 85.606 as of 31 December 2014 (31 December 2013: TL 80.623).
Legal cases
Commercial cases
Business cases
Other
Total
31 December 2014
74.816
1.166
9.059
565
31 December 2013
65.797
5.552
7.664
1.610
85.606
80.623
A provision for lawsuits filed against the Group whose details are given above amounting to TL 41.335 has been provided with reference to
the opinions of the Group’s legal advisors and past experience of management related to similar litigations against the Group (31 December
2013: TL 31.189). Legal cases mainly consist of pecuniary and non-pecuniary damages and lawsuits filed against publishing and broadcasting
companies and lawsuits initiated by the Radio and Television Supreme Council.
b) Commitments and contingent liabilities related to the share acquisition agreement with Commerz-Film GmbH:
Amendment of the Share Purchase and the Shareholder Agreements
The “Share Purchase” and the “Shareholders Agreements” dated 19.11.2009 signed between Doğan Holding, our direct subsidiaries Doğan
TV Holding A.Ş. (DTV) and Doğan Yayın Holding A.Ş. (has ceased due to dissolution without liquidation) and Axel Springer A.G.’s direct
subsidiaries Commerz-Film GmbH and Hauptstadtsee 809. V V GmbH (together the Axel Springer Group) and dated 16.11.2006 signed
between Doğan Yayın Holding A.Ş. (has ceased due to dissolution without liquidation) and Axel Springer A.G. have been amended on 2
October 2014. Accordingly;
1-Provided that it shall take place earliest on 30 January, 2015, and to be used in return for 50.000 EUR, the Axel Springer Group has an
“put option” for 34.183.593 (exact)shares, and Doğan Holding has a “commitment to buy” (“DTV Put Option I”). The Axel Springer Group
may exercise all or a part of its “put option”. Payable amount will include interest calculated based on the 12-months compound Euro Libor
plus 100 basis points as of January 2, 2007. There is a letter of guarantee given to the Axel Springer Group by our Company for those
34.183.593 (exact)shares, with a value of 50.000 EUR. Within the scope of the exercise of such “put option”, 1.902.118(exact) DTV bonus
shares from the previous capital increase will also be delivered as bonus shares. Thus, within the scope of such option, the total number of
shares to be delivered to Doğan Holding will be 36.085.711 (exact) (approximately 2.65% of the current DTV capital (As described in Note
36, related transaction was realized on 30 January 2015, and EUR 63.346.606,10 payment was made to Commerz-Film GmbH by Doğan
Holding in return for the exercise of put option. After the transaction, direct share of Doğan Holding in DTV equity is realized as 87.87%).
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b) Commitments and contingent liabilities related to the share acquisition agreement with Commerz-Film GmbH)
Amendment of the Share Purchase and the Shareholder Agreements (Continued)
2-As it was disclosed to public periodically in our financial statement footnotes; per the Agreements between the parties, "in case an initial
public offering was not made for the DTV shares of the Axel Springer Group (“Axel Shares”) until June 30, 2017, in addition to re-adjusting
the price, and a payment accordingly, the Axel Springer Group had a “put option” all or a part of the Axel Shares to Doğan Holding, and Doğan
Holding had a “commitment to buy” (DTV Put Option II)). With the Agreement amended on 2 October 2014, unconditional “put option” was
given to Axel Springer Group, the details are presented in the appendix tables in the latest IR news disclosed to Public Disclosure Platform
(“PDP”) on 2 October 2014. Aforementioned Exercise Table of the Put Option is presented below;
Option Exercise Table:
Option
2016
2020/I
2020/II
2022
Share amounts
subject to option
39.870.037
10.873.646
85.176.896
27.184.078
Current capital
raito of DTV (%)
2,93
0,80
6,26
2,00
Option exercise
Costs (EUR)(exact)
55.243.523,89
15.066.414,94
118.020.255,25
37.666.038,82
TOTAL
163.104.657
11,99
225.996.232,90
Earliest Option
Exercise Dates
29.01.2016
30.06.2020
30.06.2020
31.01.2022
Axel Springer Group may exercise all or a part of its “put option. Amounts to be paid are final, meaning that additional interest can not
be chargerd. Only, the interest to be calculated taking as the basis annual compound 12-month Euro Libor plus 100 basis points from
29.01.2016 to 30.06.2020 shall be added to the sum to be paid for the “DTV Put Option 2020/I”. Within the scope of such options, four
separate “letters of guarantee” have been given to the Axel Springer Group by our Company with a total value of EUR 225.996 for the
163.104.657 (exact)Doğan TV Holding securities to be taken by Doğan Holding.
In case all the options in above mentioned Article 1 are exercised, the Axel Springer Group will not have any shares left in the Doğan TV
Holding capital.
3-The “DTV Put Option II” has been annulled and cancelled.
4-Issues related with the “initial public offering” of the “Axel Shares”;
a. In case of an initial public offering of the “Axel Shares” between the dates 01.01.2015 and 31.01.2022, the following shall be applicable for
the value of the “Axel Shares” based on the three months average share price following the initial public offering (“Value of the Share Sold”),
i. if lower than the “Initial Sales Price”, the negative difference between the “Value of the Share Sold” and the “Initial Sales Price” shall be paid
through Doğan Holding to the Axel Springer Group, without calculating any interest on the “Initial Sales Price”, and taking into account merely
the “Initial Sales Price”.
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b) Commitments and contingent liabilities related to the share acquisition agreement with Commerz-Film GmbH)
Amendment of the Share Purchase and the Shareholder Agreements (Continued)
ii. If higher than the “Initial Sales Price”, the amount to be found by deducting the interest calculated based on the “Initial Sales Price” from the
positive difference between the “Value of the Share Sold” and the “Initial Sales Price” (interest shall be calculated taking as the basis annual
compound 12-month Euro Libor plus 100 basis points as of January 2, 2007) shall equally be shared between the Axel Springer Group and
Doğan Holding.
iii. In case an initial public offering does not take place for the “Axel Shares” until January 31, 2022, and in case the “Fair Value” of DTV to
be determined with specified valuation techniques on 31.12.2021 (shall be taken into account based on the extent of the shares the Axel
Springer Group has in the DTV capital as of 31.12.2021) is lower than the “Initial Sales Price”, the negative difference between the “Fair
Value” of DTV as of 31.12.2021 and the “Initial Sales Price” shall be paid by Doğan Holding to the Axel Springer Group.
The liability for unconditional “commitment to buy” of Doğan Holding mentioned above was recorded under “financial liability” in
accompanying consolidated financial statements as of 31 December 2014 amounting to TL 781.119 calculated over discounted cash
outflows will take place in the future. “Non-controlling interests” as the amount representing the shares belonging Axel Springer were
removed from the consolidated financial statements. Since the transaction did not result in any change of control over DTV on the date of
transfer of shares, the difference between recorded financial liability and removed non-controlling interests directly recognized under equity.
c) Doğan TV Digital Platform İşletmeciliği A.Ş.
As a result of the investigation performed by Information and Communication Technologies Authority (ICTA) on one of the indirect
subsidiaries of the Group, Doğan TV Dijital Platform İşletmeciliği A.Ş, an administrative penalty amounting to TL 10.342 was given and TL
8.260 was accrued in order to refund to the subscribers. The Group, paid administrative penalty as TL 7.756 by taking advantage of 25%
discount for advance payment with objection record. Additionally, regarding the amount to be paid to the subscribers, is projected by the
Group management to be TL 2.478 and provision has been allocated in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
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(d) Other
Milpa:
The Land of Ömerli
Under the revenue sharing and/or costruction for flat for land basis agreement signed with the landowners in relation to the Milpa’s, one of
the subsidiaries of the Group, 2.093.941 m2 of land which is classified as investment property in the consolidated financial statements, with
the parcel no: 1154 in Kurtdoğmuş village, in Pendik in İstanbul, there is an annotation about the construction agreement. The related land is
situated at the Habitat Park Area and Recreation Area in the İstanbul Environmental Plan which was approved on 15 June 2009 with a scale
of 1/100.000. The remaining parcel no: 1155, which is 144.266 m2, is situated at the Forest Land. In addition, the related parcels are situated
at the soil classification section of Kurtdoğmuş, Emirli, Kurnaköy, Ballıca and Göçbeyli villages organized in İstanbul Metropolitan Area East
Side Pendik, İstanbul in accordance with the Soil Conservation and Land Use Law No: 5403. Parcel no: 1154 in full and small part of parcel no:
1155 are situated at the Marginal Agricultural Area eligible for non-agricultural use and significant part of parcel no: 1155 is situated at the
Military Area.
144.266 m2 of the land was removed from forestry land with a court decision taken in 2005. The Forestry Directorate appealed the decision
at the 20th Chamber of the High Court and the objection was accepted on 24 June 2008 and these decisions (removing from forestry land)
are sent to the Pendik Court of First Instance for re-evaluation. The Court reiterated its initial decision on 8 October 2009. The Ministry
of Forestry appealed the Court’s decision and the related case file was re-sent to the Civil Department No: 20 of the Court of Appeal and
re-transferred to the Pendik Court of First Instance Aforesaid Court. The lawsuit has been heard at 20. Civil Court of First Instance. The
aforesaid court has on 23 December 2014 decided to cancel the land register of the aforesaid 144.266 m2 of land belonging to Milpa and
register the land as forestry land in the name of the treasury. Following the notification of the decision, Milpa appealed to a superior court on
13 February 2015. Milpa management booked a provision amounting to TL 3.900 for impairment over the book value of the real estate in
the accompanying financial statements in accordance with the opinion of legal counsels.
With the 1/100.000 scale environmental plan released on 17 July 2009, the related land of 1154 parcel was classified as a habitat and
recreation area. Milpa appealed this plan with the İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality within the legal deadline and is waiting for related
responses.
Pendik, Kurtdoğmuş change in the zoning plan of the land in the village and on the objection to this change, as of the date of preparation
of these financial statements have not yet responded on the property's fair value and the resulting uncertainty due to the appeal, the legal
process will continue to be assessed according to the developments will occur in the subsequent periods.
-
-
-
-
-
-
500.475
19.087
2.429.955
-
-
-
1.910.176
217
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
599.170
-
-
35.932
217
37.119
-
97.284
-
31 December 2013
TL
USD
-
-
-
-
202.770
-
-
110.325
6.500
EUR
(4)
33,33% shares of Aslancık Elektrik (45.000.000 (exact) shares), 33% shares of Boyabat (6.996.000 (exact) shares), 100% of Galata Wind (68.700 (exact) shares) and 100% of D-Tes (141.500.000 (exact) shares) were given as pledges to financial
instutions due to the Group’s long term borrowings and are not included in the table above.
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Other
(3)
Doğan Holding has bail amounting to USD 47.407 given to credit institutions within the scope of Aslancık Elektrik’s hydroelectric power plant construction (31 December 2013: USD 52.800).The entity gave bail amounting to USD 47.496 for Boyabat
Elektrik’s long term project financing bank loan (31 December 2013: USD 78.018)
There is a mortgage amounting to TL 18.335 over the tangible fixed assets of Group’s subsidiary Hürriyet as of 31 December 2014 (31 December 2013: TL 19.087).
-
1.805.459
-
-
-
-
-
Other TL Equivalent
The guarantees of the Group consist of letter of guarantees, guarantee notes, bails and mortgages and the details are explained below.
-
-
-
-
139.872
-
279.784
6.500
EUR
(2)
-
-
-
171.162
-
33.109
-
31 December 2014
USD
(1)
-
-
8.142
217
799.587
217
Guarantees (1) (3)
Pledge
Mortgage
C. CPM’s given on behalf of third parties for ordinary
course of business
Guarantees
Pledge
Mortgage
D. Total amount of other CPM’s given
i) Total amount of CPM’s given on behalf of the
majority shareholder
ii) Total Amount of CPM’s given on behalf of third
parties
Which are not in scope of B and C
iii) Total Amount of CPM’s given on behalf of third
parties
Which are not in scope of C
Total
121.357
-
987.320
18.335
TL
Guarantees (1)
Pledge
Mortgage (2)
B. CPM’s given on behalf of the fully consolidated
companies
A. CPM’s given in the name of its own legal
personality
TL Equivalent
(a) Collaterals, pledges and mortgages (CPM) given by the Group
NOTE 18-COMMITMENTS
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217
NOTE 18-COMMITMENTS (Continued)
a) Letters of guarantees and guarantee notes given (Continued)
Other CPM given by the Group to equity ratio is 0% as of 31 December 2014 (31 December 2013: 0%). The details of letter of guarantees
and guarantee notes given by the Group are as follows:
31 December 2014
Letters of guarantees – EUR (1)
Letters of guarantees – TL
Letters of guarantees – USD
Guarantee notes – TL
Guarantee notes – EUR
Guarantee notes – USD
Total
Original
currency
311.482
121.764
32.097
1.277
1.427
10.004
TL
equivalent
878.597
121.764
74.430
1.277
4.025
23.198
1.103.291
31 December 2013
Original
currency
241.407
97.591
37.119
25.634
7.043
-
TL
equivalent
708.892
97.591
79.223
25.634
20.682
932.022
(1)
Doğan TV Holding, one of the subsidiaries of Doğan Holding, has given letters of guarantees amounting to EUR 30.070 to UEFA (Union Européenne de Football Association or Union of
European Football Associations) in 2008 for broadcasting rights of UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup and UEFA Cup games for the period 2012-2015.
As decribed in Note 17, four different “letter of guarantees” amounting to EUR 275.996 in total were given by Doğan Holding to Axel Springer Group regarding 163.104.657 (exact)shares
of Doğan TV Holding to be taken over by Doğan Holding in scope of the options.
In addition, Hürriyet has letter of guarantee amounting to EUR 3.055. Remaing EUR 2.361 consist of letter of guarantees given by other Group companies.
(b Guarantees and mortgages given
The details of guarantees of Doğan Holding and its shareholders’ given for the borrowings and trade payables of the Group companies and
related parties as of 31 December 2014 and 31 December 2013 are as follows:
Bails-EUR
Bails – USD (1)
Bails – TL
Mortgages – EUR
Mortgages – TL
Total
Original
currency
106.747
162.170
6.458
6.500
217
31 December 2014
TL
equivalent
301.101
376.057
6.458
18.335
217
702.168
Original
currency
64.645
599.170
9.990
6.500
217
31 December 2013
TL
equivalent
189.830
1.278.809
9.990
19.087
217
1.497.933
Guarantees given for Milpa, Hürriyet, Boyabat Elektrik and Aslancık Elektrik has decreased with the amount of USD 196.762 by loan repayments during the period and guarantees given
for Mozaik, Doğan TV Holding, DTV Haber Görsel and Doğan Egmont was decreased with the amount of USD 229.571 and additionally guarantees given for credits of Galata Wind was
decreased with the amount of USD 10.667.
(1)
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NOTE 18-COMMITMENTS (Continued)
(c) Barter agreements
Doğan Holding and its subsidiaries, enter into barter agreements, which involve the exchanging of goods or services without any cash
collections or payments, as a common practice in the media sector.
As of 31 December 2014, the Group has a commitment for the publication of advertisements amounting to TL 11.267 (31 December 2013:
TL 10.525) in exchange for purchasing goods and services and has an option to purchase goods and services amounting to TL 19.346 (31
December 2013: TL 32.496) in exchange of the goods or services sold.
NOTE 19-OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
Blocked deposits (1)
Value Added Tax (“VAT”) receivables
Prepaid taxes and funds
Work advances
Personnel advances
Programme stocks
Other
Provision for impairment on programme stocks
Provision for other doubtful receivables
Blocked deposits (2)
Value Added Tax (“VAT”) receivables
Other
31 December 2014
31 December 2013
121.476
23.692
32.665
2.392
8.199
56.149
18.313
262.886
227.116
27.554
21.668
7.608
5.886
4.044
7.204
301.080
(1.061)
(842)
(1.081)
(873)
260.983
299.126
31 December 2014
31 December 2013
94.250
133.332
246
410
228.238
233.642
132.484
229
341
366.696
(1)
As of 31 December 2014, Doğan Holding has blocked deposits of EUR 14.000 (TL 39.490) regarding Kanal D Romania, USD 35.000 (TL 81.162) regarding TME and TL 824 for other
subsidiaries. (31 December 2013: Doğan Holding’s time deposit amounting to USD 70.000 (TL: 149.401) TME; EUR 14.000 (TL 41.111) for DMI; and additionally, Group’s subsidiary
Hürriyet’s credit pledge of USD 17.144 (36.592 TL).
(2)
As of 31 December 2014, Doğan Holding has blocked deposits amounting to USD 40.500 (TL 93.915) on behalf of TME and Mozaik’s bank loans and TL 335 for other subsidiaries
(31December 2013: Time deposit of Doğan Holding amounting to EUR 50.000 (TL 146.825) regarding purchase option of shares of Doğan TV Holding and time deposit amounting to USD
40.500 (TL 86.439) as guaranty for Mozaik’s loans was blocked).
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NOTE 20-PREPAID EXPENSES AND DEFERRED INCOMES
Details of prepaid expenses and deferred incomes for the periods ended 31 December 2014 and 31 December 2013 are as follows:
Short term prepaid expenses
Prepaid expenses (1)
Advances given (2)
(1)
(2)
31 December 2014
21.792
44.880
66.672
31 December 2013
28.653
30.663
59.316
31 December 2014
39.909
9.726
399
31 December 2013
29.215
8.555
395
50.034
38.165
Significant amount of prepaid expenses consists of prepaid rent expenses and insurance expenses.
Advances given consist of advances in broadcasting operations.
Long term prepaid expenses
Advances given and prepayments (1) (2)
Prepaid expenses for the following years
Advances given for fixed asset purchases
(1)
Advances given and prepayments amounting to TL 36.729 (31 December 2013: TL 25.708) consist of prepayments made by Doğan TV Holding, one of the subsidiaries of Doğan Yayın
Holding, for UEFA (Union Européenne de Football Association or Union of European Football Associations) Champions League qualifying games and UEFA Cup qualifying games of certain
Spor Toto Super League teams between 2008 and 2020. In accordance with the agreements, prepayments made for the related games will be refunded to Doğan TV Holding in the
cancellation of games.
(2)
TL 3.180 (31 December 2013: TL 3.180) of the advances given and prepayments includes the expenses caused by the landowners and advances given to the landowners who passed
their shares of the real estate Project in the land of Ömerli by Milpa which is a subsidiary of the Group for the part of the proceeds. %25 of the revenues of the project which Milpa is
planning to develop, about the houses and offices will be committed and set-off to the landowners revenue-sharing or flat received from contractor for landownership by the proportion of
their shares.
Short term deferred income
Deferred income (1)
Advances received
(1)
31 December 2013
50.198
16.249
41.721
66.447
31 December 2014
562
31 December 2013
3.563
562
3.563
Deferred incomes are composed of prepaid subscription expenses of publishing and broadcasting.
Long term deferred income
Deferred income (1)
(1)
31 December 2014
31.292
10.429
Deferred incomes are composed of prepaid subscription expenses of publishing and broadcasting.
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NOTE 21-DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS
Asset
31 December 2014
Liability
Asset
31 December 2013
Liability
Currency forward transactions
Interest rate swap transactions
464
-
4
-
839
2.440
-
Total
464
4
839
2.440
Derivative swap instruments
(a) Currency forward transactions
As of 31 December 2014, fair value of currency derivatives of the Group is estimated to be approximately TL 460. (2013: TL 1.601-net
liability). The amount consists of TL 464 (2013: TL 839) asset and TL 4 (2013: TL 2.440) liability and market prices of similar instruments on
balance sheet date were taken into consideration for the valuation.
(b) Interest rate swap transactions
There is no interest rate swap agreement of the Group as of 31 December 2014 (31 December 2013: TL 839 financial asset)
NOTE 22-PROVISION FOR EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
a) Payables regarding benefits provided to employees
The details of payables regarding employee benefits as of 31 December 2014 and 31 December 2013 are as follows:
Social security payables
Payables to personnel
31 December 2014
2.997
5.782
8.779
31 December 2013
11.704
14.695
26.399
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NOTE 22 – PROVISION FOR EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS (Continued)
b) Short term provision within employment benefits
Details of short term provision within employment benefits for the period of 31 December 2014 and 31 December 2013 are as follows:
Unused vacation provision
Premium provision
31 December 2014
39.846
-
31 December 2013
41.343
30
39.846
41.373
c) Long term provision within employment benefits
Details of long term provision within employment benefits for the period of 31 December 2014 and 31 December 2013 are as follows:
Provision for employment termination benefits
31 December 2014
104.352
31 December 2013
103.521
104.352
103.521
Except from the legal requirements other than Turkey in which the Group operates, there are no pension plans and benefits.
Under the Turkish Labour Law, the Group is required to pay termination benefits to each employee who has completed one year of service
and whose employment is terminated without due cause, or who is called up for military service, dies and achieves the retirement age At
31 December 2014 the amount payable maximum equals to one month of salary is TL 3.438,22 (exact) (31 December 2013: TL 3.254,44
(exact)) for each year of service.
On the other hand, the Group is liable to make payments to personnel who work for a minimum of 5 years and whose employment is
terminated without due cause in accordance with the Regulations with regards to Employees Employed in the Press Sector. The maximum
payable amount is 30 days’ flat salary for each year of service. Employment termination benefit liabilities are not subject to any funding and
there are no legal requirements for funding of these liabilities.
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NOTE 22 – PROVISION FOR EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS (Continued)
c) Long term provision within employment benefits (continued)
Provision for employment termination benefits is calculated by estimating the present value of the future probable obligation arising from the
retirement of the employees of the Group.
The standard TAS 19 “Employee Benefits” envisages the development of actuarial valuation methods in order to estimate the provision of
severence pay. According to this, following assumptions were used in the calculation of total liability based on the report prepared by the
actuarial firm:
-
discount rate is applied as 8,10% (31 December 2013: 9,70%), inflation rate applied as 5,00% (31 December 2013: 6,40%) and rate of
increase in wages applied as 5,00% (31 December 2013: 6,40%) in the calculation.
-
the calculation is made based on the maximum salary rate of TL 3.438,22 effective as of 31 December 2014 (31 December 2013: TL
3.254,44).
-
age of retirement is based on considering the Company's historical operating data and taken as the average age of retirement from the
Group
The movement of provision for severance pay within the period is as follows:
1 January
Current period service cost and net interest expense from continued operations
Actuarial loss
Payments during the period from continued operations
Disposal of subsidiary (1)
Payment/reduction in benefits/loss arised from dismissal
31 December
(1)
2014
103.521
18.248
1.753
(23.434)
(3.150)
7.414
104.352
2013
94.375
15.385
5.245
(14.340)
2.856
103.521
The amount resulted from the reversal of provisions due to the disposal of the Group’s subsidiary Dogan Ofset Yayıncılık ve Matbaacılık A.Ş.
Total costs excluding the actuarial loss regarding employment benefits are presented in consolidated statement of profit or loss prepared as
of 31 December 2014. As of 31 December 2014, actuarial loss of TL 1.753 recognized in the other comprehensive statement of profit or
loss. (31 December 2013: TL 5.245-loss).
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NOTE 23 – EQUITY
Doğan Holding adopted the registered paid-in capital system and set a limit on its registered paid-in capital representing registered type
shares with a nominal value of TL 1.
Doğan Holding’s registered capital ceiling and issued capital at 31 December 2014 and 31 December 2013 are as follows:
31 December2014
4.000.000
2.616.938
Limit on registered capital
Issued capital
31 December 2013
4.000.000
2.450.000
There are no privileged shares of Doğan Holding.
With the decision made by Board of Directors of Doğan Holding on 27 August 2014, the issued capital of Doğan Holding, which is TL
2.450.000(exact), within the TL 4.000.000 (exact) registered capital ceiling, is to be increased to TL 2.616.938(exact) due to the merger
which took place under Doğan Holding, through the entire “take over” of Doğan Yayın Holding with all its assets and liabilities being ceased
due to dissolution without liquidation by Doğan Holding(Note 1). The “Issuance Certificates” for a total of 166.938.288 shares with a nominal
value of TL 1 (one) each, to be issued to represent the TL 166.938(exact) increased within the scope of the capital increase have been
approved by the CMB, and are enclosed on 29 August 2014 Article 7 of the Articles of Association, “Registered and Issued Capital”, for the
increase of the issued capital to TL 2.616.938 (exact) has been registered with the Trade Registry on 3 September 2014.
Non-cash capital increase amounting to TL 166.938, which was stated above as the merger effect in the accompanying consolidated financial
statements, cash outflow effect amounting to TL 70.972 regarding the use of exit right, transfer of restricted reserve from profit amounting
to TL 89.673 from Doğan Yayın Holding (has ceased due to dissolution without liquidation), TL 34.529 premium transfer on the shares
(net) and as the result of the Merger; the transfer amounting to TL 384.952 from non-controlling interests to retained earnings/(the loss)
attributable to the parent company is presented by offsetting in the statement of shareholder’s equity, and accordingly accumulated losses of
the parent company has decreased by TL 22.840.
The ultimate shareholders of Doğan Holding are Aydın Doğan and Doğan Family (Işıl Doğan, Arzuhan Yalçındağ, Vuslat Sabancı, Hanzade V.
Doğan Boyner and Y.Begümhan Doğan Faralyalı) and the shareholders of Holding and the historical values of shares in equity at 31 December
2014 and 31 December 2013 are as follows:
Shareholder
Doğan Family
Publicly traded on Borsa İstanbul (1)
Issued capital
Adjustment to issued capital
Total
Share %
49,32
14,41
36,27
31 December 2014
1.290.679
377.126
949.133
Share %
52,68
14,48
32,84
31 December 2013
1.290.679
354.664
804.657
100
2.616.938
100
2.450.000
143.526
2.760.464
143.526
2.593.526
(1)
In accordance with the Capital Markets Board’s (the “CMB”) Resolution No:31/1059 issued on 30 October 2014 and 21/655 issued on 23 July 2010, it is regarded that 35,42% of the
shares (31 December 2013: 32,36%) are outstanding as of 31 December 2014 based on the Central Registry Agency’s (“CRA”) records.
Adjustment to share capital represents the difference between cash and cash equivalent contributions to the total amounts adjusted for
inflation added to issued share capital issued and amounts before inflation adjustment.
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NOTE 23 – EQUITY (Continued)
Share Premiums
Share premiums/discounts represent the positive or negative differences resulting from the nominal value and sales value of public shares.
Share premiums
Share discounts (-)
31 December 2014
163.724
(128.565)
31 December 2013
630
-
35.159
630
Total
Restricted reserves
Restricted reserves are reserved from the prior period profit due to legal or contractual obligations or for certain purposes other than the
profit distribution (for example, to obtain the tax advantage of gain on sale of associates). Restricted reserves are in the scope of solo legal
records in accordance with TCC and TPL.
General Statutory Legal Reserves are reserved according to the article 519 of Turkish Commercial Code and used in accordance with the
principles set out in this article.The afore-mentioned amounts should be classified in “Restricted Reserves” in accordance with the CMB’s
Financial Reporting Standards.
The details of restricted reserves as of 31 December 2014 and 31 December 2013 are as follows:
Restricted reserves
General legal reserves
Gain on sale of subsidiary's shares
Total
31 December 2014
159.264
1.086.479
35.425
1.281.168
31 December 2013
124.163
1.018.500
1.142.663
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Doğan Holding has established Öncü Girişim Sermayesi Yatırım Ortaklığı A.Ş. with registered capital ceiling of TL 100.000 and an initial capital
of TL 36.000 on 18 December 2014.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income and Expenses not to be Reclassified in Profit or Loss
The Company's investment property revaluation reserves and actuarial losses of defined benefit plans that aren’t reclassified in accumulated
other comprehensive income and expenses are summarized below.
i. Investment Property Revaluation Reserves
Real estates recognized as property, plant and equipment in prior periods, can be transferred to investment property due to changes in use.
The Group has reclassified some of its properties in 2012 as investment property and has chosen to account such investment properties
at fair value. Accordingly, fair value increase at the initial transfer amounting to TL 1.002 (31 December 2013:1.002) is recognized as
revaluation reserve under shareholders equity.
i. Actuarial losses in defined benefit plans
Provision for employment termination benefits is calculated by estimating the present value of the future probable obligation arising from
the retirement of the employees of the Group. Group recognized all actuarial gains and losses in other comprehensive income. Actuarial loss
recognized under equity in the balance sheet amounts to TL 30.979 (31 December 2013: 29.577 TL)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income and Expenses to be Reclassified in Profit or Loss
i. Financial Assets Revaluation Reserves
Financial assets revaluation reserves occurred by accounting on net book values after reflecting deferred tax impact of unearned gains and
losses composed of changes of fair values of assets held for sale. The amount of revaluation loss of assets held for sale presented under
equity in balance sheet is TL 4.177 in the current period (31 December 2013: TL 1.153 loss).
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Capital Reserves and Retained Earnings
Subsequent to the first inflation adjusted financial statements, equity items such as; “Capital, Emission Premiums, General Statutory Legal
Reserves, Statutory Reserves, Special Reserves and Extraordinary Reserves” are carried at carrying value in the balance sheet and their
adjusted values based on inflation are collectively presented in equity accounts group.
In accordance with the CMB regulations, “Share capital”, “Restricted Reserves” and “Share Premiums” shall be carried at their statutory
amounts. The valuation differences resulted due to the inflation adjustment shall be disclosed as follows:
-
If the difference is due to the “Issued Capital” and not yet been transferred to capital, it should be classified under “Capital adjustment
difference to share capital”;
-
If the difference is due to “Restricted Reserves” and “Share Premium” and the amount has not been subject to dividend distribution or
capital increase yet, it shall be classified under “Retained Earnings/Losses”.
Other equity items are carried at the amounts valued in accordance with CMB’s Financial Reporting Standards.
Capital adjustment differences have no other use than to be included to the capital
Dividend Distribution
The Company decides to distribute profit and makes profit distribution in accordance with the Turkish Commercial Code, Capital Market Law
(CML), Capital Market Board (CMB) Regulations and Laws; Tax Legislations; other related statutory legislation and Articles of Association and
Resolutions of General Assembly. Profit distribution is determined by Profit Distribution Policy.
On the other hand,
a) Retained earnings derived from the repreprepation of comparative financial statements based on the first time adoption of TAS,
b) “Equity inflation adjustment differences” derived from resources that do not have any restriction regarding profit distribution,
c) Retained earnings derived from the first time inflation adjustment of financial statements,
can be distributed to shareholders as cash dividends.
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Dividend Distribution (continued)
In addition, if the consolidated financial statements include the “Purchasing Impact on Equity” item under equity, the related item is not
considered as a deductible or additional item when presenting net distributable profit for the period.
In Doğan Holding’s regular general meeting as of 31 March 2014, by followings have been taken into consideration: Capital Market
Regulations, Capital Market Law, CMB Regulations/Decisions, Corporate Tax, Income Tax, Tax Procedure Law and other relevant legal
regulations and articles of incorporation of company and publicly announced “Dividend policy”;
-Within the scope of the requirements of the CMB based on the audited consolidated financial statements prepared for the period 1 January
2013 – 31 December 2013 in accordance with Turkish Accounting Standards (TAS) and Turkish Financial Reporting Standards (TFRS), the
Capital Markets Board (“CMB”)’s No. II-14.1 “Principles of Financial Reporting in Capital Markets” (“Communiqué No. II-1.14”), the Group’s
“Consolidated Net Loss for the Period” is calculated as TL 38.140, considering its “current period tax expense”, “deferred tax expense” and
”net loss on discontinued operations”. After the deduction of “accumulated loss” of TL 437.186 which is calculated based on the Dividend
Distribution guide issued by CMB on 27 January 2014 with weekly bulletin numbered 2014/2 and addition of donations amounting to TL
788, and deduction of “Legal Reserve” amounting to TL 13.407 calculated in accordance with TCC Legislation No.519, it is noted that a
“Donations included Net Loss for Period” of TL 487.945 has been incurred and decided not to distribute any profits for the period 1 January
2013-31 December 2013 based on the CMB’s profit distribution requirements and the matter to be submitted to the General Assembly,
-To state that there is an amount of "Net Period Profit" of TL 334.530 in the accounting period between January 1, 2013 and December 31,
2013 according to the legal records made as per Turkish Commercial Code and Tax Procedure Law; that the "Net Profit for the period" of TL
334.530 is to be deducted for the accumulated losses of TL 66.387 that are in our records; and that, out of the "Net Profit for the period"
of TRY 268.143 left after the deduction, an amount of TL 13.407 is reserved as "General Legal Reserves" and TL 254.736 is reserved as
"Extraordinary Reserves".
The CMB’s requires the disclosure of total amount of net profit in the statutory records and other resources which may be subject to
distribution. As of the balance sheet date, the Company’s gross amount of resources that may be subject to the profit distribution based on
the statutory records amounts to TL 2.282.911 (31 December 2013: TL 1.781.968).
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NOTE 24-REVENUE AND COST OF SALES
Domestic sales
Sales abroad
Sales returns and discounts
Net sales
Cost of sales (-)
Gross profit
3.533.516
481.181
(471.434)
1January31 December 2013
3.250.507
479.578
(428.758)
3.543.263
(2.759.609)
3.301.327
(2.454.189)
783.654
847.138
The details of income from operating activities for the fiscal year ended 31 December 2014 and 2013 are disclosed in Note 5 – “Segment
Reporting”.
Detail of the sales of publishing industrial segment is presented below:
Advertisement income
Circulation and printing income
Other
Total
604.345
279.506
334.435
643.683
313.641
353.428
1.218.286
1.310.752
571.782
444.757
160.641
609.836
378.365
132.979
1.177.180
1.121.180
512.090
407.102
512.090
407.102
Detail of the sales of broadcasting industrial segment is presented below:
Advertisement income
Subscription income
Other
Total
Detail of the sales of retail industrial segment is presented below:
Retail income
Total
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NOTE 24-REVENUE AND COST OF SALES (Continued)
Detail of the sales of energy industrial segment is presented below:
Energy income
Total
272.331
156.711
272.331
156.711
226.548
66.297
70.531
184.208
50.407
70.967
363.376
305.582
Detail of the sales of other industrial segment is presented below:
Industrial income
Tourism income
Other(1)
Total
(1)
Other sales income mainly consits of the total income obtained from real estate, gsm and organic agricultural operations
The distribution of the cost of sales for the fiscal year ended 31 December 2014 and 2013 are disclosed in Note 5 – “Segment Reporting”.
Publishing
Broadcasting
Retail
Energy
Other (1)
Total
(879.603)
(1.045.593)
(298.073)
(245.900)
(290.440)
(945.544)
(883.957)
(220.359)
(148.500)
(255.829)
(2.759.609)
(2.454.189)
(249.965)
(225.527)
(173.657)
(79.420)
(33.309)
(28.207)
(14.284)
(75.234)
(280.677)
(235.043)
(193.269)
(94.963)
(36.280)
(14.357)
(17.400)
(73.555)
(879.603)
(945.544)
Detail of the cost of sales of publishing industrial segment is presented below:
Cost of trading goods
Personnel and news production expenses
Paper costs
Printing,production and other raw material cost
Amortization and depreciation expenses (Note 14,15)
Internet advertising services cost
Commissions
Other
Total
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Detail of the cost of sales of broadcasting industrial segment is presented below:
Television programme production costs
RTSC share in advertisement
Personnel expenses
Satellite usage fees
Amortization expenses of television programme rights (Note 15)
ADSL receiver costs
Other
Total
(506.514)
(17.577)
(106.447)
(58.779)
(29.169)
(56.431)
(75.573)
(109.974)
(85.129)
1 January
31 December 2013
(395.119)
(18.786)
(94.060)
(52.225)
(21.290)
(82.768)
(42.037)
(102.656)
(75.016)
(1.045.593)
(883.957)
(298.073)
(220.359)
(298.073)
(220.359)
(218.133)
(23.937)
(1.926)
(1.904)
(115.652)
(23.064)
(691)
(9.093)
(245.900)
(148.500)
Detail of the cost of sales of retail industrial segment is presented below:
Total
Detail of the cost of sales of energy industrial segment is presented below:
Overhead expenses
Personnel expenses
Other
Total
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Detail of the cost of sales of other industrial segment is presented below:
Raw material cost
Overhead expenses
Labour and personnel expenses
Telecommunication service expenses
Total
(145.653)
(14.584)
(41.148)
(35.127)
(21.176)
(32.752)
(116.754)
(18.807)
(24.301)
(35.617)
(22.078)
(38.272)
(290.440)
(255.829)
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NOTE 25-MARKETING, SALES AND DISTRIBUTION EXPENSES, GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
Selling, marketing and distribution expenses
Operating expenses
339.240
513.062
852.302
371.896
461.120
833.016
138.564
97.976
64.384
52.735
29.478
23.458
22.610
21.177
13.892
7.097
4.747
36.944
114.806
102.135
52.319
62.486
30.972
15.218
25.672
13.281
5.869
6.449
31.913
513.062
461.120
153.184
53.210
35.508
23.550
22.888
13.192
8.302
29.406
176.423
51.538
33.088
25.180
17.972
13.964
7.481
46.250
339.240
371.896
Selling, marketing and distribution expenses:
Personnel expenses
Advertisement expense
Rent expense
Transportation, storage and travel expenses
Electricity distribution expenses
Communication expenses
Promotion expenses
Outsource services
Consulting expenses
Dealer commissions expense
Other
Total
General administrative expenses:
Personnel expenses
Consulting expenses
Outsource services
Rent expense
Transportation, storage and travel expenses
Various taxes
Other
Total
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NOTE 26-EXPENSES BY NATURE
As of 31 December 2014 and 2013, expenses are presented functionally and details are given in Note 24 and Note 25.
NOTE 27-OTHER INCOME AND EXPENSES FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
197.093
49.624
44.884
18.917
8.043
1.172
32.666
423.352
65.640
73.074
15.316
4.907
5.986
8.583
352.399
596.858
Other operating income
Foreign exchange gains
Interest income on bank deposit
Finance income due to sales with maturity
Income from reversal of provision
Usage of VAT discount
Rent income (1)
Other
(1)
The balance includes the rental income of the facility that is subject to superficies right of the Group's subsidiary Milta Tourism registered on 23 December 2013.
(70.577)
(52.819)
(7.195)
(16.121)
(13.839)
(4.946)
(38.539)
(82.794)
(35.421)
(24.906)
(8.997)
(4.200)
(1.917)
(46.103)
(204.036)
(204.338)
Other operating expense
Foreign exchange losses
Provision for doubtful receivables (Note 9)
Finance expense due to purchases with maturity
Provision for lawsuits (Note 17)
Other penalties and compensations paid
Provision for impairment on inventory (Note 11)
Other
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NOTE 28-INCOME AND EXPENSES FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Income from investing activities
Foreign exchance gains
Interest income of securities
Interest income of bank deposit
Gain on sale of property, plant,equipment and intangible asset (1)
Increase on fair value of investment properties (Note 13)
Exchange gain related to share purchase committment
Rent and building service income
Gain on sale of subsidiary shares (2)
1 January
31 December 2014
23.723
10.976
38.929
37.923
35.671
12.050
3.383
735
88.416
22.115
47.052
10.564
52.495
1.255
163.390
221.897
(1)
The portion of 28.377 is resulted from the land sale of the Group's subsidiary Hürriyet on 4 July 2014 in İzmir, Gaziemir with the size of 35.191,58 m2 and the land sale on 10 July 2014
in İstanbul, Esenyurt with the size of 17.725,69 m2.
(2)
As of 28 February 2014, the Group transferred its subsidiary, Oglasnik d.o.o. to non-controlling interests for 2 Kuna (TL 0,8) (Note 30).
Expense from investing activities
Foreign exchance losses
Exchange loss related to share purchase committment
Interest expense related to share purchase committment
Interest expense related to share purchase committment
Loses arising from changes of the fair value of investment properties (Note 13)
Goodwill impairment (Note 15)
Loss of subsidiary share (1)
Impairment on tangible and intangible assets
Loss on sale of marketable securities
Brand impairment
(1)
(13.693)
(5.186)
(2.533)
(10.357)
(3.900)
(83.752)
(1.510)
(777)
(5.953)
(2.699)
(101.029)
(5.321)
(8.154)
(2.527)
-
(130.360)
(117.031)
As of 7 April 2014, the Group transferred its subsidiary, Expressz Magyarorszag Media Kft.to non-controlling interests for 1 Euro (TL 2,9264) (Note 30).
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NOTE 29-FINANCE INCOME AND EXPENSE
The details of finance income for the periods ended 31 December 2014 and 2013 are as follows:
Financial income
Foreign exchange gains
66.813
18.876
66.813
18.876
(235.143)
(156.118)
(16.996)
(575)
(291.425)
(135.755)
(15.635)
(31.052)
(408.832)
(473.867)
The details of finance expenses for the periods ended 31 December 2014 and 2013 are as follows:
Financial expense
Foreign exchance losses
Interest expense on bank borrowings
Bank commission expenses
Other
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NOTE 30-ASSETS AS HELD FOR SALE AND DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
i. Current Period Disposal of Subsidiary
Doğan Ofset Yayıncılık ve Matbaacılık A.Ş
The Group has sold its subsidiary Doğan Ofset Yayıncılık ve Matbaacılık A.Ş. to Fulya Kavak and Marsaş Baskı ve Ambalaj Sanayi Ticaret A.Ş. for
EUR 4.579 on 18 July 2014.
Details of the assets and liabilities of the subsidiary disposed are as follows:
Net book value of the assets disposed
Current Assets
Trade receivables
Inventories
Other receivables
Non-current Assets
Tangible and Intangible assets
31 December 2014
642
7.599
2.204
241
15.038
Financial borrowings
Trade payables
2.753
5.139
2.049
2.359
Net assets disposed
13.424
Sales amount:
Amounts paid as cash and cash equivalents
13.248
Cash inflow resulted from the sale:
(Less) cash and cash equivalents disposed
Total obtained cash amount
(642)
12.606
Loss on subsidiary sale (Note 28)
(176)
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NOTE 30-ASSETS AS HELD FOR SALE AND DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (Continued)
i. Current Period Disposal of Subsidiary (Continued)
- Oglasnik d.o.o., Expressz Magyarorszag Media Kft
-
In November 2013, the Group decided to dispose its subsidiaries operating in Hungary and Crotia so that companies’ assets and liabilities
are classified as assets held for sale and presented seperately in the balance sheet. In 28 February 2014, the group transferred its
subsidiary Oglasnik d.o.o. for Kuna 2 to the non-controlling interests (Note 28).
-
The Group has disposed its subsidiary Expressz Magyarorszag Media Kft. to non-controlling shares for 1 Euro on 7 April 2014 (Note 28).
Information regarding sales profit/(loss) and total net book value of the assets described above, is presented as the following.
Net book value of the assets disposed
Current Assets
Trade receivables
Other receivables
Non-current assets
Tangible and Intangible assets
Provision regarding net assets disposed
31 December 2014
869
745
322
471
29.686
(22.589)
Trade payables
Other payables
2.488
770
37
5.577
33
Net assets disposed
Loss on subsidiary sale
Sales amount:
Amounts paid as cash and cash equivalents
599
-
Cash inflow resulted from the sale:
(Less) cash and cash equivalents disposed
Total obtained cash amount
(869)
(869)
Loss on subsidiary sale (Note 28)
(599)
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ii. Current Period“Superficies Right”sale of Milta
“Superficies Right” of Milta Turizm, a subsidiary of the Group, registered on 23 December 2013 to the deed, for 49 years beginning from 11
April 1985 on 92.476m2 sized surface in Göynük village of Kemer, Antalya has been sold to Ceylan İşletme İnşaat Turizm Yatırım Nakliyat
Gıda İçecek Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. for EUR 20.000 on 18 February 2014 by negotiation. EUR 15.000 paid in cash and the remaining EUR
5.000 will be collected in four equal installments (EUR 1.250) beginning from 31 August 2015 until 31 August 2018. To the amount that
will be paid with maturity, 3,25% interest and VAT regarding the interest will be applied as of the registration date. Exceptional portion of the
profit from tax of “Superficies right” is accounted under a special fund in liabilities rather than in the statement of profit and loss.
Depending on the sales process, the Group classified “superficies right”, which was accounted in investment properties, to “assets held for
sale” as of 31 December 2013 in the consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with TAS/TFRS.
In the consolidated financial statements prepared as of 31 December 2013, investment properties are presented at fair value, and gain or loss
arising from the changes in fair value is included to statement of profit or loss in the period of occurance in accordance with TAS 40 After the
balance sheet date on 18 February 2014, the amount of TL 59.888 (EUR 20.000) was determined for the sale of Milta Tourism’s “superficies
right” in Kemer, and this amount was accepted as fair value as of 31 December 2013. In accordance with TFRS 5 and TAS 40, the possitive
valuation difference shown as income from investment activities in the profit or loss statements of the period ended 31 December 2013.
As a result of this valuation, the carrying value of the asset was set to the market(sales) value, thus in the sales transaction in 2014 no sales
profit occured in the CMB’s financial statements prepared in accordance with TAS/TFRS.
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iii. Prior Period Disposal of Subsidiary
Oglasnik d.o.o
As of November 2013, Hürriyet, a subsidiary of the Group, has decided to dispose of its subsidiaries operating in Hungary and Croatia, and
classified the assets and liabilities of these companies as non-current assets as held for sale and therefore disclosed separately in the balance
sheet. As of 28 February 2014, the Group transferred its subsidiary, Oglasnik d.o.o.to non-controlling interests for 2 Kunas.
Details of the assets and liabilities held for sale are as follows:
Assets and Liabilities
Trade receivables
Other receivable and other current assets
Intangible assets
Tangible assets
Provision related to disposal of net assets
31 December 2013
1.009
894
969
27.265
2.442
(23.301)
Total assets classified as asset as held for sale
9.278
Trade payables
Other payables
Total liabilities classified as asset as held for sale
2.440
1.012
34
5.760
32
9.278
iv. Prior Period Sale of Property, Plant and Equipment
The Group agreed to sell its land of 17.725,69 m2 located in the district of İstanbul, Esenyurt for US Dollars 9 million on 19 September 2013.
As a result of this agreement, the land was reclassified as asset held for sale in the related period.
Assets
Property, plant and equipment
Total assets classified as held for sale
Total assets (iii and iv Total)
31 December 2013
4.685
13.963
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v. Prior period discontinued operations
The below mentioned assets are classified as discontinued operations as of 31 December 2013:
Net result of discontinued operations
Sales
Cost of sales (-)
General administrative expenses (-)
Marketing, selling and distribution expenses (-)
Other income from operating activities
Other expenses from operating activities (-)
Finance expenses, net
Loss for the period before income taxes
Tax income
Net loss
Provision for losses related to disposal of net assets
2013
10.611
(5.832)
(6.728)
(2.109)
3.900
(1.450)
(48)
(1.656)
373
(1.283)
(23.301)
Loss after tax from discontinued operations
(24.584)
NOTE 31 – INCOME TAXES
Turkish tax legislation does not permit a parent company and its subsidiaries to file a consolidated tax return. Therefore, provisions for taxes,
as reflected in these consolidated financial statements, have been calculated on a separate-entity basis for the all subsidiaries consolidated on
line-by-line basis.
Corporate tax
Corporate tax liabilities for the periods ended 31 December 2014 and 31 December 2013 are as follows:
Provision for period income tax
Prepaid corporate taxes
Taxes Payable For the Period
Corporate and income taxes payable
Deferred tax liabilities, net
Tax Total
31 December 2014
28.180
(20.883)
31 December 2013
112.259
(94.596)
7.297
17.663
31 December 2014
7.297
44.511
31 December 2013
17.663
66.242
51.808
83.905
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NOTE 31 – INCOME TAXES (Continued)
Turkey
The Corporate Tax Law has been amended as of 13 June 2006 by Law No: 5520. The majority of the clauses of Law No: 5520 are effective
as of 1 January 2006. Corporate tax rate for the fiscal year 2014 is 20% (2013: 20%) for Turkey. Corporate tax is payable at a rate of 20%
on the total income of the Group after adjusting for certain disallowable expenses, corporate income tax exemptions (investment allowance,
etc.) and corporate income tax deductions (such as research and development expenditures deduction). No further tax is payable unless
there is dividend distribution. Dividends paid to non-resident companies having representative offices in Turkey and resident companies are
not subject to withholding tax. Dividends paid to companies except for those companies are subject to 15% of withholding tax. An increase in
capital via issuing bonus shares is not considered as a profit distribution and thus does not incur withholding tax.
Companies calculate corporate tax quarterly at the rate of 20% over their corporate income and these amounts are disclosed by the end of
14th day and paid by the end of the 17th day of the second month following each calendar quarter-end. Advance taxes paid in the period are
offset against the following period’s corporate tax liability. If there is an outstanding advance tax balance as a result of offsetting, the related
amount may either be refunded in cash or used to offset against for other payables to the government.
Tax Law No: 5024 “Amendments in Tax Procedural Law, Income Tax Law and Corporate Tax Law” published in the Official Gazette on 30
December 2003 requires income tax and corporate taxpayers whose earnings are determined based on the balance sheet to prepare their
statutory financial statements by adjusting the non-monetary assets and liabilities for the changes in the general purchasing power of the
Turkish Lira effective from 1 January 2004. The merger bonuses which occurred as a result of the mergers in POAŞ and Doğan Gazetecilik,
were classified as a equalizing account, which is neither an asset nor a liability, by the Group, in its financial statements applied an inflation
adjustment for the calculation of the corporate tax in 2004, due to the related legal provisions and Tax Procedural Law, titled “Inflation
Adjustment Application” with number 17 and dated 24 March 2005.
In accordance with the related law, the cumulative inflation of last 36 months inflation rate (CPI) must exceed 100% and the inflation rate
(CPI) of last 12 months must exceed 10%.There has not been inflation adjustment after 2005 due to the absence of conditions required.
In Turkey, there is no procedure for a final and definitive agreement on tax assessments. Companies file their tax returns by the 25th of the
fourth month following the close of the financial year to which they relate.
Tax authorities can review accounting records within five years and if they determine any errors on the accounting records, tax payable can be
reassessed as a result of another tax assessment.
Under the Turkish tax legislation, tax losses can be carried forward to offset against future taxable income for up to five years.
As publicly disclosed on 19 April 2011, the Company plans to make use of the requirements set out in relation to “Tax Base Increase” in Law
No: 6111 “Restructuring of some receivables and Social Security and General Health Insurance Law and Other Law Amending Certain Laws
and Decrees”; therefore, 50% of losses attributable to the periods that are subject to tax base increase will not be offset against the income
to be obtained in 2010 and subsequent periods.
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Turkey (continued)
As of 31 December 2014, the Company has offset its financial losses attributable to the calculation of offsetting of tax asset against
deductible financial losses or current tax provision in accordance with the above-mentioned principles.
There are numerous exemptions in the Corporate Tax Law concerning the corporations. The exemptions that are related to the Group are as
follows:
Exemption for participation in subsidiaries
Dividend income from participation in shares of capital of another fully fledged taxpayer corporation (except for dividends from investment
funds participation certificates and investment partnerships shares) are exempt from corporate tax.
Issued premiums exemption
Gains from issued premiums derived from the disposal of sales at nominal values during incorporations and the capital increase of joint stock
companies are exempt from corporate tax.
Exemption for participation into foreign subsidiaries
For companies participating in 10% or more of the capital of a non-resident limited liability or joint stock company,(except for those whose
principal activity is financial leasing or investment property) for at least one year until the date of the income is generated and transferred
to Turkey until the date of the filing of the corporate income tax return of the fiscal year in which the income is generated is exempt from
corporation tax subject to those subsidiaries being subject to corporate income tax, or alike, in their country of legal residence or business
centre at the rate of at least 15% (minimum corporate income tax applicable in Turkey for those whose principal activity is finance assurance
or insurance).
Exemption for sale of participation shares and property
75% of the gains derived from the sale of preferential rights, usufruct shares and founding shares from investment equity and real property
which have remained in assets for more than two full years are exempt from corporate tax. For exemption, the relevant gain is required to
be held in a fund account in liabilities for at least five years. The cost of the sale should be collected until the end of the second calendar year
following the year of the sale.
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Russian Federation
The corporate tax rate effective in the Russian Federation is 20% (2013: 20%).
The Russian tax year is the calendar year and fiscal year ends other than the calendar year end are not applicable in the Russian Federation.
The income taxes over gains are calculated annually. Tax payments are made monthly or depending on tax payer’s discretion, it can be made
monthly or quarterly by using different calculation methods. Corporate tax declarations are given until 28th of March following the fiscal year
end.
According to the Russian Federation’s tax legislation, financial losses can be carried forward for 10 years to be deducted from future taxable
income. Restriction on the deductible financial losses has been revoked as of 2007. Maximum amount that can be deducted in any year is
limited to 30% of the taxable income (2013:30%). Rights related to tax losses that have not been utilized in the related years are expired.
Tax can be refunded in practice; however, refund is generally available following the outcome of legal procedures. Consolidated tax reporting
or tax payment of parent companies or subsidiaries is not allowed. In general, dividend payments that are paid to foreign shareholders are
subject to 15% withholding tax. Based on bilateral tax agreements, withholding tax rate can be decreased.
The tax legislation of the Russian Federation is subject to various interpretations and changes frequently. The interpretation of tax legislation
by tax authorities regarding the business of TME may differ from the management’s interpretation.
The tax rates at 31 December 2014 applicable in the foreign countries, where the significant part of the Group’s operations are performed,
are as follows:
Country
Germany (1)
Ukraine (2)
Slovenia
Belarus
Kazakhstan
Netherland (3)
Tax rates (%)
28,0
18,0
17,0
18,0
20,0
25,0
(1)
Corporate tax rate is applied as 15% for Germany. With an additional solidarity tax of 5,5% and municipal commerce tax varying in between 14% and 17% is also applied over the
corporate tax.
(2)
From 1 January 2014 tax rate decreased from 19% to 18%. In 2015 it will decrease to 17% and to 16% in 2016
(3)
Tax rate is 20% for the tax base up to initial EUR 200.000, 25% for over EUR 200.000.
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Deferred tax
The Group recognizes deferred tax assets and liabilities based upon temporary differences arising between their financial statements as
reported under the POA’s Financial Reporting Standards and the accounting treatment made in different reporting periods based on the
applicable tax laws and and the transfer of financial losses.
Deferred taxes are calculated on temporary differences that are expected to be realized or settled based on the taxable income in coming
years under the liability method using tax rates enacted at the balance sheet dates.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are presented in net in the consolidated financial statements of the Group, since they are presented in net
in the financial statements of subsidiaries and joint ventures, which are each individual tax payers. Temporary differences deferred tax assets
and deferred tax liabilities at the table below are presented based on gross amounts.
The composition of cumulative temporary differences and the related deferred tax assets and liabilities in respect of items for which deferred
tax has been provided at 31 December 2014 and 31 December 2013 using the enacted tax rates is as follows:
Cumulative temporary
differences
31 December
31 December
2014
2013
The net difference between the book value
and tax value of inventories, tangible and
intangible assets
Carry forward tax losses
Provision for doubtful receivables
Provision for employment termination benefits
and unused vacation
Derivative financial liabilities
Deferred financial income of trade
receivables
Other
48.250
151.095
106.465
80.854
273.439
85.452
9.650
30.219
21.293
16.171
54.688
17.090
141.240
-
144.894
2.440
28.248
-
28.979
488
965
58.110
2.638
66.612
193
11.622
528
13.323
101.225
131.267
Deferred tax assets
Net differences between the tax base
and carrying value of property, plant and
equipment and inventories and intangible assets
Net differences between fair value of
investment properties and tax value
Derivative financial assets
Deferred tax liabilities
Deferred tax liabilities, net
Deferred tax
assets/(liabilities)
31 December
31 December
2014
2014
(713.785)
(963.056)
(142.757)
(192.611)
(14.440)
(455)
(23.649)
(839)
(2.888)
(91)
(4.730)
(168)
(145.736)
(197.509)
(44.511)
(66.242)
Conclusions of netting has been reflected to consolidated balance sheet of the Group, since separate taxpayer companies Doğan Holding,
subsidiaries and joint ventures has booked their deferred tax assets and liabilities by netting in their financial statements that were prepared
in accordance with the POA Financial Reporting Standards. Temporary differences and deferred tax assets and liabilities shown above have
been prepared on the basis of gross values.
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NOTE 31-INCOME TAXES (Continued)
The Group recognized deferred tax assets over TL 151.095 of carry forward tax losses in the consolidated financial statements prepared
in accordance with the POA’s Financial Reporting Standards at 31 December 2014 (31 December 2013: TL 273.439). As of 31 December
2014 and 31 December 2013, the maturity analysis of carry forward tax losses is as follows:
2014
2015
2016
2017 and after
(1)
31 December 2014(1)
(40.324)
(43.648)
(67.123)
31 December 2013
(84.480)
(35.250)
(38.607)
(115.102)
(151.095)
(273.439)
Regarding the period, amount of accumulated past year financial loss according to the latest reducible years is presented accordingly within the scope of Law No. 6111.
Deferred tax assets are recognized for all deductible temporary differences to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be available
against which the deductible temporary difference can be utilized. As of 31 December 2014, the Group does not recognize deferred tax from
carry forward tax losses amounted to TL 1.421.754 (31 December 2013: TL 1.178.884).
Movements for net deferred taxes for the periods ended at 31 December 2014 and 2013 are as follows:
1 January
Deferred tax asset/(liability) resulted by fair value increase on financial asset
Current year income
Actuarial loss tax accounted under other comprehensive income
Acquisition of the entity under common control
Other
2014
(66.242)
2.647
(6.609)
699
24.430
(250)
814
2013
(87.226)
649
21.541
1.181
2.247
(4.774)
(102)
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31 December
(44.511)
(66.242)
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NOTE 31-INCOME TAXES (Continued)
The taxes on income reflected to the consolidated statement of profit or loss for the periods ended 31 December 2014 and 2013 are
summarized below:
Current
Deferred tax income/(expense)
(35.400)
(6.609)
(113.387)
21.541
(42.009)
(91.846)
Total Tax Expense
The reconciliation of the taxation on income in the consolidated statement of profit or loss for periods ended 31 December 2014 and 2013
and the tax calculated at the corporate tax rate based on the income before minority interests and taxation on income are as follows:
Profit/(loss) before income taxes from continued operations
Current period tax expense calculated at 20%
Effect of tax loss from which deferred tax was calculated and subjected to discount in the current period
Expenses non-deductible/not subject to tax
Incomes not subject to tax
Carry forward losses for which no deferred tax asset was recognized
Differences arised from different tax rates
Goodwill impairment
Other
Tax Expense
2014
(269.629)
53.926
5.319
(22.178)
7.180
(53.520)
(4.112)
(15.180)
(13.444)
2013
(49.618)
9.924
752
(34.136)
9.874
(77.828)
(7.855)
7.423
(42.009)
(91.846)
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NOTE 32-EARNING/(LOSS) PER SHARE
Loss per share for each class of shares is described below:
2014
(224.970)
2.616.938
2013
(38.140)
2.616.938
(0,086)
(0,015)
Net profit/(loss) for the period from discontinuing operations
Net loss for the period from continuing operations
2014
(224.970)
2013
(11.751)
(26.389)
Weighted average number of shares with face value of TL 1 each
2.616.938
2.616.938
(0,086)
(0,011)
-
(0,004)
Net loss for the period
Weighted average number of shares with face value of TL 1 each
Loss per share (TL)
Loss per share from continuing operations (TL)
Loss per share from discontinuing operations (TL)
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NOTE 33-RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
For the purpose of accompanying consolidated financial statements, related parties are referred to as legal entities in which Doğan Holding
directly or indirectly has participation, including any entities under joint control; real persons and/or legal entities that have direct or indirect
control or joint control over the Company and their close family members (immediate family members) and legal entities having direct or
indirect control or joint control by them and legal entities having significant effect over the Company or their key management personnel;
Company’s affiliates, subsidiaries and members of the BOD, key management and their close family member (immediate family members)
and real persons and/or legal entities that are directly or indirectly controlled individually or jointly. As of 31 December 2014 and 31
December 2013, related party balances and transactions are described below:
i) Balances of related parties:
Short term receivables from related parties:
Ortadoğu Otomotiv Ticaret A.Ş. (“Ortadoğu Otomotiv”) (1)
D Elektronik Şans Oyunları Yayıncılık A.Ş. (2)
D Market Elektronik Hizmetler ve Ticaret A.Ş. (“D Market”) (2)
Doğan Burda Dergi Yayıncılık ve Pazarlama A.Ş. (“Doğan Burda”)
Gas Plus Erbil Ltd.
Doğan ve Egmont Yayıncılık ve Yapımcılık Ticaret A.Ş. (“Doğan Egmont”)
D Yapım Reklamcılık A.Ş
Gümüştaş Madencilik
Doğan Portal ve Elektronik Ticaret A.Ş. (“Doğan Portal”)
Aydın Doğan Vakfı
Altıncı Cadde Elektronik Ticaret A.Ş. (2)
Delüks Elektronik Hizmetler ve Tic. A.Ş. (3)
Doğan Elektronik Turizm Satış Pazarlama Hiz.ve Yay A.Ş. (2)
Kandilli Gayr. Yat. Yön. İnş. Ve Tic. A.Ş.
Other
Total
(1)
Receivables related to electricity sale of the Group.
(2)
Receivables related to advertisement sale of the Group.
(3)
Receivables related to vehicle rent service of the Group.
31 December 2014
956
844
792
387
196
135
88
35
12
11
5
69
3.530
31 December 2013
862
1.070
3.332
223
291
212
83
71
711
12
931
3.334
1.037
722
1.085
13.976
31 December 2014
31 December 2013
Short term other receivables from related parties:
Boyabat Elektrik (1)
Gümüştaş Madencilik ve Ticaret A.Ş (2)
24.264
-
1.390
4.395
Total
24.264
5.785
(1)
The balance consists of advances given for electricity purchases.
(2)
The balance consists of loan used by relevant related party of the Group.
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NOTE 33-RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES (Continued)
i) Balances of related parties (continued):
31 December 2014
31 December 2013
Long term other receivables from related parties:
Kandilli Gayrimenkul Yat.Yön. İnş.ve Tic. A.Ş. (“Kandilli”)
18.312
4.946
-
Total
23.258
-
Other non-current receivables from related parties consists of the payments, regarding the cost of real estates purchased by the subsidiaries
founded to achieve the Group’s real estate projects.
Short term trade payables to related parties:
Doğan Burda Dergi Yayıncılık ve Pazarlama A.Ş. (“Doğan Burda”) (1)
Doğan ve Egmont Yayıncılık ve Yapımcılık Ticaret A.Ş. (“Doğan Egmont”) (2)
Other
Total
(1)
The balance is the gross amount of the printing magazines purchase and receivables.
(2)
Payables related to printing magazine and book purchase of the Group.
31 December 2014
10.682
7.009
649
31 December 2013
33.785
3.695
1.047
18.340
38.527
31 December 2014
49.875
27.536
23.835
12.114
3.778
3.721
1.359
2.525
124.743
31 December 2013
53.134
37.393
25.430
13.777
5.722
2.674
3.656
5.251
147.037
ii) Transactions with related parties:
Service/product purchases:
Boyabat Elektrik Üretim ve Ticaret A.Ş. (1)
Doğan ve Egmont Yayıncılık ve Yapımcılık Ticaret A.Ş. (“Doğan Egmont”) (3)
Ortadoğu Otomotiv Ticaret A.Ş (4)
Dergi Pazarlama Planlama ve Tic. A.Ş.(“DPP”)(5)
Adilbey Holding A.Ş. (6)
Doğanlar Sigorta Aracılık Hizmetleri A.Ş
Other
Total
(1)
The balance is resulted from electricity purchases of the Group from Boyabat Elektrik Üretim ve Ticaret A.Ş.
(2)
The balance is resulted from magazine purchases of the Group from Doğan Burda.
(3)
The balance is resulted from books and magazine purchases of the Group from Doğan Egmont.
(4)
The balance is resulted from rental service purchase of the Group from Ortadoğu Otomotiv Ticaret A.Ş.
(5)
The balance is resulted from circulation planning and magazine marketing services purchases of the Group.
(6)
The balance is resulted from rent expenses of the Group to Adilbey Holding A.Ş. 250
ii) Balances of related parties (continued):
Product and service sales to related parties:
Doğan ve Egmont Yayıncılık ve Yapımcılık Ticaret A.Ş (“Doğan Egmont”) (1)
D-Market Elektronik Hizmetler ve Ticaret A.Ş. (3)
Gas Plus Erbil Ltd.(4)
Gümüştaş Madencilik
Ortadoğu Otomotiv Ticaret A.Ş. (“Ortadoğu Otomotiv”) (2)
D Elektronik Şans Oyunları ve Yayıncılık A.Ş.
Delüks Elektronik Hizmetler ve Tic. A.Ş.
Other
31 December 2014
16.453
7.531
7.455
2.482
695
363
211
130
58
3.358
31 December 2013
22.472
10.127
7.044
945
381
842
8.887
1.018
2.796
3.430
38.736
57.942
31 December 2014
370
268
85
94
8
825
31 December 2013
212
-
Total
(1)
The balance consists of raw material, printing and distribution services.
(2)
Product and service sales of the Group to Ortadoğu Otomotiv Ticaret A.Ş. consist of the electricity sales.
(3)
Product and service sales of the Group to D-Market Elektronik Hizmetler ve Ticaret A.Ş. consist of the raw material sale
(4)
Service sales of the Group consists of the consultancy service provided to Gas Plus.
Financial Income:
Delüks Elektronik Hizmetler Ticaret A.Ş.
Kandilli Gayrimenkul Yat.Yön.İnş.ve Tic. A.Ş. (“Kandilli”)
Altıncı Cadde Elektronik Ticaret A.Ş.
Boyabat Elektrik Üretim ve Ticaret A.Ş.
Doğan Portal Ve Elektronik Tic. A.Ş.
Other
Total
Financial expense of the Group to the related parties is TL 3 as of the period ended by 31 December 2014.
13.241
458
738
14.649
251
ii) Transactions with related parties (Continued):
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets:
Doğan Portal Ve Elektronik Tic. A.Ş
D-Market Elektronik Hizmetler ve Ticaret A.Ş.
Other
Total
2014
888
72
-
2013
109
154
-
960
263
Remuneration of the members of the Board of Directors and key management personnel:
Group determined member of the board of the directors, consultant of the board, group presidents and vice presidents, chief legal counsel,
and directors key management personnel. The compensation of board members and key management personnel includes salaries, bonus,
health insurance, communication and transportation and total amount of compensation is explained below:
Salaries and other short term benefits
Post-employment benefits
Other long term benefits
Termination benefits
Share based payments
Total
12.176
-
20.131
-
12.176
20.131
252
NOTE 34-FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
Financial Enstruments and Financial Risk Management
The Group’s activities expose it to a variety of financial risks; these risks are credit risk, market risk including the effects of changes in debt
and equity market prices, foreign currency exchange rates, fair value interest rate risk and cash flow interest rate risk, and liquidity risk. The
Group’s overall risk management programme focuses on the unpredictability of financial markets and seeks to minimize potential adverse
effects on the financial performance of the Group. The Group use derivative financial instruments in a limited manner to hedge these
exposures.
Financial risk management is carried out by individual subsidiaries and joint ventures under the policies, which are approved of their Board of
Directors within the limits of general principles set out by Doğan Holding.
a) Market Risk
a.1) Foreign currency risk
The Group is exposed to foreign exchange risk through the impact of rate changes on the translation of foreign currency liabilities to local
currency. These risks are monitored and limited by analyzing foreign currency position. TL equivalents of foreign currency denominated
monetary assets and liabilities on 31 December 2014 and 31 December 2013 before consolidation adjustments and reclassifications are as
follows:
The Group is exposed to foreign exchange risk arising primarily from the USD and EUR, the other currencies have no material impact.
Assets
Liabilities
Off-balance sheet net derivative liabilities
Net foreign currency position
31 December 2014
2.096.486
(2.314.937)
460
31 December 2013
2.480.267
(2.004.626)
(2.572)
(217.991)
473.069
253
NOTE 34-FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES (Continued)
a.1) Foreign currency risk (Continued)
Sensitivity analysis for currency risk as of 31 December 2014 and 31 December 2013 and foreign currency denominated asset and liability
balances are summarized below:
31 December 2014
1. Trade receivables
2a. Monetary Financial Assets (Cash,Banks included)
2b. Non-Monetary Financial Assets
3. Other
4. Current Assets (1+2+3)
6a. Monetary Financial Assets
7. Other
8. Non-Current Assets (5+6+7)
9. Total Assets (4+8)
10. Trade Payables
11. Financial Liabilities
12a. Other Monetary Financial Liabilities
12b. Other Non-Monetary Financial Liabilities
13. Current Liabilities (10+11+12)
14. Trade Payables
17. Non-Current Liabilities (14+15+16)
18. Total Liabilities (13+17)
19. Net asset/liability position of Off balance
sheet derivatives (19a-19b)
19a. Off balance sheet foreign Currency
derivative assets
19b. Off balance sheet foreign Currency
derivative liabilities
20. Net Foreign currency asset/(liability) position
(9-18+19)
21. Net foreign currency asset/(liability) position
of monetary items
(1+2a+5+6a-10-11-12a-14-15-16a)
TL Equivalent
116.846
1.833.525
622
22.745
1.973.738
111.705
11.043
122.748
2.096.486
192.267
775.660
47.642
2.554
1.018.123
1.295.500
1.314
1.296.814
2.314.937
USD
42.048
1.105.277
19.056
1.166.381
93.927
93.927
1.260.308
81.768
432.094
2.421
62
516.345
250.214
1.314
251.528
767.873
EUR
49.457
715.826
3.686
768.969
102
11.043
11.145
780.114
94.778
343.566
18.745
241
457.330
1.045.286
1.045.286
1.502.616
Other
25.341
12.422
622
3
38.388
17.676
17.676
56.064
15.721
26.476
2.251
44.448
44.448
460
460
-
-
464
464
-
-
4
4
-
-
(217.991)
492.895
(722.502)
11.616
(250.307)
473.441
(736.990)
13.242
254
a.1) Foreign currency risk (continued)
31 December 2013
2a. Monetary Financial Assets (Cash,Banks included)
3. Other
4. Current Assets (1+2+3)
6a. Monetary Financial Assets
7. Other
8. Non-Current Assets (5+6+7)
9. Total Assets (4+8)
10. Trade Payables
13. Current Liabilities (10+11+12)
14. Trade Payables
17. Non-Current Liabilities (14+15+16)
18. Total Liabilities (13+17)
19. Net asset/liability position of Off balance sheet
derivatives (19a-19b)
19a. Off balance sheet foreign Currency derivative
assets
19b. Off balance sheet foreign Currency derivative
liabilities
20. Net Foreign currency asset/(liability) position
(9-18+19)
21. Net foreign currency asset/(liability) position
of monetary items
(1+2a+5+6a-10-11-12a-14-15-16a)
TL Equivalent
153.655
2.003.342
2.156.997
15.812
307.458
323.270
2.480.267
126.988
886.833
43.849
30.478
1.088.148
909.311
7.167
916.478
2.004.626
USD
74.960
1.128.805
1.203.765
13.585
133.445
147.030
1.350.795
81.174
727.702
1.212
116
810.204
737.960
737.960
1.548.164
EUR
54.638
841.550
896.188
2.227
154.505
156.732
1.052.920
26.669
159.131
9.071
28.291
223.162
171.351
7.166
178.517
401.679
Other
24.057
32.987
57.044
19.508
19.508
76.552
19.145
33.566
2.071
54.782
1
1
54.783
(2.572)
10.672
(13.244)
-
77.128
46.955
30.173
-
79.700
36.283
43.417
-
473.069
(186.697)
637.997
21.769
506.119
(197.253)
679.532
23.840
255
As of 31 December 2014 and 31 December 2013, foreign currency denominated asset and liability balances were converted with the
following exchange rates: TL 2,3189 = USD 1 and TL 2,8207= EUR 1 (2013: TL 2,1343 = USD 1 and TL 2,9365 = EUR 1).
31 December 2014
Income/Loss
Foreign currency appreciate
Foreign currency depreciate
If the USD had changed by 10% against the TL
1-USD net (liabilities)/assets
2-Hedging amount of USD (-)
49.290
-
(49.290)
-
3-USD net effect on (loss)/income (1+2)
49.290
(49.290)
If the EUR had changed by 10% against the TL
4-EUR net (liabilities)/assets
(72.250)
-
72.250
-
(72.250)
72.250
If the Other Currencies had changed by 10% against the TL
7-Other net (liabilities)/assets
8-Hedging amount of Other (-)
9-Other net effect on (loss)/income) (7+8)
TOTAL (3+6+9)
1.162
-
(1.162)
-
1.162
(21.798)
(1.162)
21.798
256
31 December 2013
Income/Loss
Foreign currency appreciate
Foreign currency depreciate
If the USD had changed by 10% against the TL
1-USD net (liabilities)/assets
(18.670)
-
18.670
-
(18.670)
18.670
If the EUR had changed by 10% against the TL
4-EUR net (liabilities)/assets
63.800
-
(63.800)
-
63.800
(63.800)
If the Other Currencies had changed by 10% against the TL
7-Other net (liabilities)/assets
8-Hedging amount of other (-)
9-Other net effect on (loss)/income (7+8)
TOTAL (3+6+9)
2.177
-
(2.177)
-
2.177
47.307
(2.177)
(47.307)
a.2) Interest rate risk
-Publishing/Broadcasting
The Group is exposed to interest rate risk through the impact of rate changes on interest bearing liabilities and assets. These exposures
are managed using natural hedges that arise from offsetting interest rate sensitive assets and liabilities and by limited use of derivative
instruments.
Borrowings issued at floating rates expose the Group to cash flow interest rate risk. Borrowings issued at fixed rate expose the Group to
fair value interest rate risk. As of 31 December 2014 and 31 December 2013, the Group’s borrowings at floating rates are predominantly
denominated in USD and EUR.
-Other
Other operating segments are exposed to interest rate risk because of financial liabilities of these segments. Financial obligations in this
segment are mainly composed of floating rate borrowings. DOĞAN HOLDİNG 2014 ANNUAL REPORT
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a.2) Interest rate risk (Continued)
On 31 December 2014, if interest rates on USD denominated borrowings had been higher/lower by 100 basis points with all other variables
held constant, loss before income taxes would have been TL 1.910 (31 December 2013: TL 7.196) higher, mainly as a result of high interest
expense on floating rate borrowings.
On 31 December 2014, if interest rates on Euro denominated borrowings had been higher 100 basis points with all other variables held
constant, loss before income taxes would have been TL 4.020 (31 December 2013: TL 3.524) higher/lower, mainly as a result of high
interest expense on floating rate borrowings.
The table presenting Company’s fixed and floating rate financial instruments is shown below:
31 December 2014
31 December 2013
1.759.236
118.639
1.772.662
139.508
1.508.053
988.748
595.132
1.107.172
Financial instruments with fixed rate
Financial assets
-Banks (Note 6)
-Financial investments (Note 7)
Financial liabilities (Note 8)
Financial instruments with floating rate
Financial liabilities (Note 8)
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a.2) Interest rate risk (continued)
The analysis of average annual interest rate (%) of financial assets and liabilities of the Group is as follows:
USD
Assets
Financial investments
Liabilities
31 December 2014
EUR
TL
USD
31 December 2013
EUR
TL
0,15-3,00
6,29
0,05-10
-
5-11,50
12,08
0,35-6,00
6,46
0,20-6,75
5,64
5,98-10,16
9,58
1-6,25
2,8-5,71
0-13,75
3,00-6,55
3,25-5,71
0-10,20
The distribution of sensitivity to interest rates about the period for repricing of financial assets and liabilities is as follows:
31 December 2014
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents (Note 6)
Financial investments (Note 7)
Up to 3
months
3 months1 year
1-5years
Over
5 years
Free of
Interest
Total
1.759.236
-
-
88.773
-
407.674
29.866
2.166.910
118.639
Total
1.759.236
-
88.773
-
437.540
2.285.549
Short and long term financial liabilities
(Note 8) (1)
Other financial liabilities (Note 8)
-
913.387
178.490
1.189.798
602.629
-
-
2.103.185
781.119
Total
-
1.091.877
1.792.427
-
-
2.884.304
31 December 2013
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents (Note 6)
Financial investments (Note 7)
Up to 3
moths
3 months1 year
1-5years
Over 5
years
Free of
Interest
Total
1.772.662
-
-
136.465
-
443.699
3.043
2.216.361
139.508
Total
1.772.662
-
136.465
-
446.742
2.355.869
Short and long term financial liabilities
(Note 8) (1)
-
1.038.948
199.365
1.059.439
183.182
-
-
2.098.387
382.547
Total
-
1.238.313
1.242.621
-
-
2.480.934
(1)
Bank borrowings are included in the interest rate sensitivity regarding the remaining time to repricing of financial borrowings.
-
-Not overdue (gross amount)
-Impairment (-)
-Net value collateralized or guaranteed part of net value
-
-
-
-
3.530
-
D. Impaired asset net book value
-Past due (gross amount) (Note 9, 19)
-Impairment (-) (Note 9, 19)
-Guaranteed amount by collateral (Note 9)
C. Net book value of past due but not impaired assets (Note 9)
B. Book value of restructured otherwise accepted as past due and
impaired financial assets
-Guaranteed amount by collateral
A. Net book value of neither past due nor impaired financial assets
-The part of maximum risk under guarantee with collateral
Maximum net credit risk as of balance sheet date
-
268.953
(268.953)
-
36.231
227.226
48.299
655.584
84.530
Other
882.810
Trade Receivables
Related Party
3.530
The Group’s credit risk of financial instruments as of 31 December 2014 is as follows:
-
-
-
-
-
47.522
-
Related Party
47.522
-
1.903
(1.903)
-
-
14.969
42.539
14.969
Other
42.539
Other receivables
-
-
-
-
-
1.947.048
-
Cash and cash
equivalents
1.947.048
Credit risk involves the risk that counterparties may be unable to meet the terms of their agreements. These risks are monitored by credit ratings and by limiting the aggregate risk to any
individual counterparty The credit risk is generally highly diversified due to the large number of entities comprising the customer bases and their dispersion across many different industries.
b) Credit risk
259
-
-Not overdue (gross amount)
-Impairment (-)
-
-Past due (gross amount) (Note 9,19)
-Impairment (-) (Note 9, 19)
D. Impaired asset net book value
-
-
C. Net book value of past due but not impaired assets (Note 9)
-Guaranteed amount by collateral (Note 9)
-
-
13.976
-
B. Book value of restructured otherwise accepted as past due and
impaired financial assets
-Guaranteed amount by collateral
A. Net book value of neither past due nor impaired financial assets
-The part of maximum risk under guarantee with collateral
Maximum net credit risk as of balance sheet date
-
232.160
(232.160)
-
-
32.739
181.702
-
41.482
609.364
74.221
Other
791.066
Trade receivables
Related Party
13.976
The Group’s credit risk of financial instruments as of 31 December 2013 is as follows:
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
5.785
-
-
1.954
(1.954)
-
-
-
-
-
78
132.411
78
Other
132.411
Other receivables
Related Party
5.785
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1.994.586
-
Cash and Cash
equivalents
1.994.586
260
261
b) Credit risk (continued)
The aging of the receivables of the Group, which are past due but not impaired including related party balances by taking into consideration
past due dates are as follows:
1-30 days overdue
1-3 months overdue
3-12 months overdue
1-5 years overdue
Total
Guaranteed amount by collateral
Publishing
Retail
Energy
Other
Total
31 December 2014
Related Party
Other Receivables
94.927
81.451
34.210
16.638
227.226
-
27.363
8.868
36.231
31 December 2013
Related Party
Other Receivables
66.637
64.463
37.296
13.306
181.702
-
28.383
4.356
32.739
c) Liquidity risk
Conservative liquidity risk management implies maintaining sufficient cash and marketable securities, the availability of funding through an
adequate amount of committed credit facilities and the ability to close out market positions. Due to the dynamic nature of the underlying
business, the Group aims maintaining flexibility in funding by keeping committed credit lines available.
As of 31 December 2014 and 31 December 2013, undiscounted cash flows of financial liabilities based on the agreement maturities are as
follows:
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c) Liquidity risk (continued)
31 December 2014
Non-derivative financial liabilities
Short and long term financial borrowings
(Note 8)
Trade payables (Note9)
Other financial liabilities (Note8)
Other payables (Note10)
Trade payables to related parties (Note33)
Short-term provisions regarding employee
benefits (Note22)
Payables regarding employee benefits
(Note22)
Other short term provisions (Note17)
31 December 2013
Non-derivative financial liabilities
Short and long term financial borrowings
(Note 8)
Trade payables (Note 9)
Other payables (Note 10)
Trade payables to related parties (Note 33)
Short-term provisions regarding employee
benefits (Note 22)
Payables regarding employee benefits
(Note 22)
Other short term provisions(Note 17)
Contractual
Book undiscounted
value
cash flow
Less than
3 months
3-12
months
1-5
years
Over 5
years
2.103.185
596.527
781.119
70.378
18.340
2.486.823
599.543
818.499
76.544
18.340
769.536
486.758
178.682
39.381
18.340
337.813
112.785
16.880
-
1.217.174
639.817
20.281
-
162.300
-
39.846
39.846
-
39.846
-
-
8.779
44.809
3.662.983
8.779
44.809
4.093.181
1.492.697
8.779
44.809
560.912
1.877.272
162.300
Contractual
Book undiscounted
value
cash flow
Less than
3 months
3-12
months
1-5
years
Over 5
years
2.098.387
498.152
382.547
68.222
38.527
2.323.923
503.841
436.758
69.184
38.527
530.908
358.455
202.042
39.015
38.476
562.567
144.101
19.950
15.011
51
1.064.522
1.285
214.766
14.196
-
165.926
962
-
41.373
41.373
-
41.373
-
-
26.399
31.581
3.185.188
26.399
31.581
3.471.586
1.168.896
26.399
3.059
812.511
28.522
1.323.291
166.888
263
d) Fair value of financial instruments
Fair value is the amount at which a financial instrument could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties, other than in a
forced sale or liquidation, and is best evidenced by a quoted market price, if one exists.
The estimated fair values of financial instruments are determined by the Group, using available market information and appropriate valuation
methodologies for each segment of the Group. However, judgment is necessarily required to interpret market data to estimate the fair
value. Accordingly, the estimates presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts the Group could realize in a current market
exchange.
The following methods and assumptions are used in the estimation of the fair value of the financial instruments for which it is practicable to
estimate fair value:
Monetary assets
The fair values of balances denominated in foreign currencies, which are translated at the period end exchange rates, are considered to
approximate carrying value.
The fair values of certain financial assets carried at cost, including fair values of cash and due from banks are considered to approximate their
respective carrying values due to their short-term nature.
The carrying values of trade receivables along with the related allowances for collectability are estimated to be at their fair values.
The carrying values of trade receivables along with the related allowances for collectability are estimated to be at their fair values.
Monetary liabilities
The fair value of bank borrowings and other monetary liabilities are considered to approximate their respective carrying values due to their
short-term nature.
Long-term borrowings, which are principally at variable rates, and denominated in foreign currencies, are translated at the period-end
exchange rates and accordingly, their fair values approximate their carrying values.
Trade payables are disclosed at their amortised cost using the effective interest rate method and accordingly their carrying amounts
approximate their fair values.
e) Capital risk management
The Group’s objectives when managing capital are to safeguard the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern in order to provide returns
for shareholders and benefits for other stakeholders and to maintain an optimal capital structure to reduce the cost of capital.
In order to maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Group may adjust the amount of dividends paid to shareholders, return capital to
shareholders, issue new shares or sell assets to reduce debt.
The Group monitors capital on the basis of the net liability/total equity ratio. Net liability is calculated as the total liability less cash and cash
equivalents, derivative instruments and tax liabilities. Total equity is calculated as the total of net liability and the equity as shown in the
consolidated balance sheet.
264
e) Capital risk management (continued)
The net liability/total equity ratio on 31 December 2014 and 31 December 2013 is summarized below:
31 December 2014
3.809.846
(2.166.910)
31 December 2013
3.368.290
(2.216.361)
Net liability
Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent company
1.642.936
2.755.219
1.151.929
3.250.187
Total equity
4.398.155
4.402.116
%37
%26
Total liability (1)
Less: Cash and cash equivalents (Note 6)
Net liability/Total equity ratio
(1)
The amounts are calculated by deducting income tax payable, derivative financial instruments and deferred tax liability accounts from total liability.
NOTE 35-FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Fair value of financial instruments
The fair values of financial assets and financial liabilities are determined as follows:
• Level 1: The fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities with standard terms and conditions and traded on active liquid markets
are determined with reference to quoted market prices
• Level 2: The fair value of other financial assets and financial liabilities are determined in accordance with generally accepted pricing
models based on discounted cash flow analysis using prices from observable current market transactions;
• Level 3: The fair value of the financial assets and financial liabilities is determined in accordance with the unobservable current market
data.
265
NOTE 35-FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Continued)
Based on the fair value hierarchy, the Group’s financial assets and liabilities are categorized as follows:
Financial assets
Financial assets at FVTPL
trading securities
trading derivatives
derivative instruments (Note21)
Bonds and bills (Note7)
31 December
2014
Fair value at reporting date
1. Level
2. Level
TL
TL
3. Level
TL
464
88.773
88.773
464
-
-
89.237
88.773
464
-
Financial liabilities at FVTPL
trading securities
trading derivatives
derivative instruments (Note 21)
4
-
-
4
-
-
Total
4
-
4
-
Fair value at reporting date
1. Level
2. Level
TL
TL
3. Level
TL
Total
Financial liabilities
Financial assets
Financial assets at FVTPL
trading securities
trading derivatives
derivative instruments (Note 21)
Bonds and bills (Note 7)
31 December
2013
839
136.465
136.465
839
-
-
137.304
136.465
839
-
Financial liabilities at FVTPL
trading securities
trading derivatives
derivative Instruments (Note 21)
Other financial liabilities (Note 8, 17)
2.440
16.155
-
2.440
-
16.155
Total
18.595
-
2.440
16.155
Total
Financial liabilities
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NOTE 36 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Acquisitions on January 2015 in the scope of DTV Put Option I
In accordance with the “Share Purchase” and the “Shareholders Agreements” dated 19 November 2009 signed between Doğan Şirketler
Grubu Holding A.Ş., the Group’s direct subsidiaries, Doğan Yayın Holding A.Ş. (which has ceased due to dissolution without liquidation) Doğan
TV Holding A.Ş. and Commerz-Film GmbH and that has been amended on various dates, which has been explained in Note 17 in detail, and
within the scope of Commerz-Film GmbH’s right to exercise the sale option, Commerz-Film GmbH’s 2,65333% share of Doğan TV Holding
A.Ş., which has the paid-in capital of TL 1.360.016 corresponding to 36.085.711 (exact) Group “B” registered certificates of registered share
with a nominal value of TL 1 (exact) has been acquired and taken over by Doğan Şirketler Grubu Holding A.Ş. in return for EUR 63.347 in cash
and in advance. After the transaction Doğan Holding’s direct share in Doğan TV Holding has become 87,87%.
Purchase of the shares of Aytemiz Akaryakıt Dağıtım A.Ş.
On January 29, 2015, Doğan Enerji, the Group’s direct subsidiary, has signed the the “Share Purchase and Shareholders Agreement” to
acquire and take over 100.000.000 (exact) share certificates with a nominal value of TL 100.000.000 representing 50% of shares of Aytemiz
Akaryakıt Dağıtım A.Ş., which has 200.000.000 (exact) share certificates with a nominal value of TL 200.000.000 (exact) representing the
paid in capital of TL 200.000.000 (exact), for TL 152.000.000 (exact) in cash and in advanced on the condition that the “closing terms” are
met.
On the “Share Purchase Date” following the “Closing Date” on which Closing Terms are met, the paid-in capital of Aytemiz Akaryakıt Dağıtım
A.Ş., which is TL 200.000.000 (exact), will be increased to TL 454.000.000 (exact) through the full cash payment. In the capital increased
by TL 254.000.000 (exact), all the new share acquisition rights which correspond to the contribution share of the Group’s direct subsidiary,
Doğan Enerji Yatırımları ve Ticaret A.Ş. will be used in cash and in advance amounting to TL 127.000.000 (exact) by Doğan Enerji Yatırımları
ve Ticaret A.Ş. Likewise, other shareholders (Aytemiz) will participate in the capital increase, as per their shares, in cash and in advance.
The Board of Directors of Aytemiz Akaryakıt Dağıtım A.Ş. will be constituted by 7 members and the majority of these members (4 members)
will be elected through being nominated by the Group’s direct subsidiary, Doğan Enerji Yatırımları Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. Aytemiz Akaryakıt
Dağıtım A.Ş. will be the legal holder of 100% control of Aytemiz Gaz A.Ş. and Aksu Doğal Gaz İletim A.Ş. latest as of the “Share Purchase
Date”. As the management control of Aytemiz Akaryakıt Dağıtım A.Ş. will be held by Doğan Enerji Yatırımları ve Ticaret A.Ş., the activity results
of Aytemiz Akaryakıt Dağıtım A.Ş. will be consolidated with the “full consolidation” method in the financial statement of our direct subsidiary,
Doğan Enerji Yatırımları ve Ticaret A.Ş. and the Group.
Approval of Financial Statements
Consolidated financial statements prepared for the period ended as of 31 December 2014 are approved by the Management on 9 March
2015. The financial statements cannot be changed or modified by others other than the Management.
CORPORATE INFORMATION
Company Name
Date of Establishment
Trade Registry Number
MERSİS (Central Registry System) Number
Tax Office
Tax Identification Number
September 22, 1980
175444
4727911535253756
Büyük Mükellefler Vergi Dairesi
3060050924
Issued Capital
TL 2,616,938,288
Registered Capital Ceiling
TL 4,000,000,000
Stock Exchange
Borsa İstanbul A.Ş.
Ticker Symbol
DOHOL
Address
Burhaniye mah. Kısıklı cad. No: 65 Üsküdar/İstanbul
Website
E-mail
ir@doganholding.com.tr
Telephone
(216) 556 90 00
Fax
(216) 556 92 00
Reporting Period
01.01.2014 – 31.12.2014
This report has been prepared in accordance with Article 514 of Turkish Commercial Code No. 6102, the Regulation
on the “Determination of the Minimum Content of Companies’ Annual Reports” issued by the Ministry of Customs
and Trade, the Capital Markets Law, “Corporate Governance Communiqué” (II-17.1) issued by the Capital Markets
Board (“CMB”), and the CMB’s Communiqué on the “Principles Regarding Financial Reporting in Capital Markets”
(II-14.1). The purpose of the report is to evaluate the Company’s operations during the accounting period of January
1, 2014 - December 31, 2014, and to inform investors.
2014 ANNUAL REPORT
DOĞAN ŞİRKETLER GRUBU HOLDİNG A.Ş. 2014 ANNUAL REPORT
34676 Üsküdar/Istanbul, Turkey
Tel: +90 216 556 90 00
Fax: +90 216 556 92 84
This annual report is printed on 100% recycled paper.

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